The Pullman State Historic Site

Acme Steel photos 1990s. From left to right: a) Slag from "A" furnace 1990. b) "A" furnace slag pit 1992.

1. SCH Industry, Acme/Interlake
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photos of Federal Furnace, a predecessor company to Acme/Interlake Steel, 1924. Furnace plant was located on east side of Calumet River at about 108th Street. From left to right: a) Ore bridges view southeast from west bank of Calumet River. b) Two blast furnaces and stoves. c) Wooden dock and intake. d) Gantry crane in operation. e) "A" furnace cast house interior. f) "A" furnace cast house exterior. g) Blast furnace high line. h) Water treatment and boiler house.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Interlake Iron (formed by the merger with Federal furnace in 1929), photos from 1930-50. From left to right: a) Blast furnace 1930. b) Blast furnaces and high line 1945. c) Blast furnaces and high line 1947. d) Interlake Iron aerial view west toward Calumet River. e) Interlake Iron aerial view north. Republic Steel (Hulett Unloaders) in view at bottom right, late 1940s.

1. SCH Industry, Acme/Interlake
2. SCH South Deering
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Interlake Steel views: a) Aerial view of Interlake Steel looking north, 1967. b) Aerial view of Interlake Steel looking north, Wisconsin Steel at the top left on the west side of the Calumet River, August 1970. c) Blast furnaces, 1970.

1. SCH Industry, Acme/Interlake
2. SCH South Deering
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Interlake/Acme (spun off in 1986). From left to right: a) Locomotive repair 1980. b) Pouring iron into charging ladles at B.O.F. plant in Riverdale 1982. c) "A" furnace stack 1983. d) Interlake locomotive 1983. e) High line with iron ore loader 1983. f) "A" blast furnace 1985.

1. SCH Industry, Acme/Interlake
2. SCH South Deering
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Interlake/Acme Riverdale Steel Plant photos, various dates. Plant was located on Acme Bend of the Little Calumet River. From left to right: 1) Aerial view of plant looking south 1970. 2) Color aerial view of plant looking north 1970. 3) CSP (Compact Strip Production) Facility 2002.

1. SCH Industry, Acme/Interlake
2. SCH Riverdale
3. SCH South Deering
4. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Early whaleback lake boat unloading at Federal Furnace, predecessor company to Acme/Interlake Steel. Boats tied up along the Calumet River to unload cargo at Federal Furnace. Blast furnace and stoves are visible in the background. Location at approximately 107th and Calumet River. c1913

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Acme/Interlake
3. SCH Transportation
4. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Booklet to commemorate the opening to traffic of the East 130th Street Fixed Bridge, Saturday, December 2, 1949. Booklet includes history of bridges at that location and construction photos of the bridge.

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

c1912. Old 92nd street swing bridge over Calumet River connected communities of South Chicago and East Side. View looks west across river toward earliest section of South Chicago near Harbor Avenue. The scene also reflects the river traffic bottleneck caused by swing bridges which were built on piers in the middle of the river channel.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH South Chicago
3. SCH Streets
4. SCH Transportation
5. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

c1915. 106th Street bridge over the Calumet River. View NW from east side of the river.

1. SCH Bridges
2. SCH East Side
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Four railroad elevator lift bridges crossing the Calumet River at 96th Street. Lake boat passing under, steel mills in the distance. Small structures on top center of the bridges were occupied by bridge tenders. c1915

1. SCH Bridges
2. SCH East Side
3. SCH Industry, Miscellaneous
4. SCH South Chicago
5. SCH Transportation
6. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

c1910. Color postcard aerial view of 95th Street Bridge over the Calumet River. Bridge is open for river traffic. Trolley cars on 95th Street on both sides wait for bridge to close. Beyond the bridge on left is early grain elevator. On right is Turning Basin No. 1 and in the distance, steel mills are visible. Bridge was constructed in early 1900s.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Construction of railroad elevator lift bridges crossing the Calumet River at 96th Street. View shows construction of the two bridges for the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne, and Chicago RR. Old Lake Shore & Michigan Southern RR swing bridge is visible in the distance. View is north toward mouth of Calumet River and Lake Michigan.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH South Chicago
3. SCH Transportation
4. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.

Ralroad Elevator lift bridges crossing the Calumet River at 96th Street, looking north. First two bridges in view were built for the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne, and Chicago RR and were completed in September, 1913. Next two bridges were built for Lake Shore & Michigan Southern RR and were completed in 1915. Beyond four lift bridges is the B&O single leaf bascule bridge completed in 1913 but not open to traffic because of conflict with earlier bridges. Bridges in view are open to allow lake boats to pass under. In distance, steel mills can be seen. In 1965, the second bridge in this view was demolished. Currently, only the bridge closest in view (farthest south) is still used by rail traffic.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

South Chicago, IL. Substructure of new bascule bridge across the Calumet River, built for the Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad Company for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company. Bridge design is described as a single leaf bascule bridge, also called a "jack knife" bridge. Page 102 from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company book.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

View toward SW of multiple railroad bridges crossing Calumet River at about 98th Street. In foreground is B&O RR single-leaf bascule bridge. Beyond B&O are four lift bridges. Next two were built for the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern RR (later New York Central). Last two were built for Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago RR (later Penn. RR). c1918

1. SCH Bridges
2. SCH Industry, Railroads
3. SCH Transportation
4. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

View of East Side from Albert Schwill Plant located at 103rd and Avenue C. Part of a set of five images. Shown in foreground is dirt road, currently Indianapolis Boulevard. Also in view at center is Bethlehem Lutheran Church, at right center is St. Francis De Sales Church and School, and grain elevators along the Calumet River.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, grain elevators
3. SCH Streets
4. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

c1950. The grave site of Andreas Von Zimgibl is located near 93rd and the Calumet River in the middle of a scrap yard. This view shows the grave surrounded by a wooden fence. Stacks of nearby steel mills are in the background. Vin Zimgibl was an early resident of the area and requested that he be buried on his land.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photo of home of Jon Ton on the Calumet River, one mile east of Riverdale, 1856; handwritten note on reverse.

1. Calumet River - Calumet Region
2. Chicago History
3. Historic Reference
4. Illinois History
5. SCH Waterways, Calumet River
6. Victorian Era - general

In the collection of the Petraitis Collection.

Aerial photograph looking ESE from over South Deering toward steel mills on the Calumet River between 106th and 116th Streets. South Deering neighborhood and Bright School are in the foreground. Wisconsin Steel is located across the middle of the photo on the west side of the river. On the east side is Acme/Interlake Furnace Plant at left and Republic Steel at the top right.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Acme/Interlake
3. SCH Industry, Republic Steel/LTV
4. SCH Industry, Wisconsin Steel
5. SCH South Deering
6. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Exterior view of Albert Schwill and Company. View northwest toward Calumet River, Gallistel School, Keystone grain elevator, Calumet River, Wisconsin Steel in background.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Miscellaneous
3. SCH Transportation
4. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photos taken during fire at grain elevators on the east bank of the Calumet River at 102nd Street. Fire started on the north side of Slip No 2 and destroyed three elevators before jumping to the south side of the slip and igniting the elevators on that side. Fire was viewed by hundreds of people.

1. SCH Industry, Miscellaneous
2. SCH South Deering
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

South Chicago IL. Hydraulic dredge, with forward anchors and ladder removed, undergoing repairs in floating dry dock at our South Chicago yard. Location was at about 93rd and the Calumet River. Page 93 from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company book.

1. SCH South Chicago
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

South Chicago IL. New tug boat hull on ways, ready to launch at our South Chicago Yard for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company. Yard was located in Turning Basin No. 1 at about 93rd and the Calumet River. Page 92 from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company book.

1. SCH South Chicago
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Tug W. L. Mercereau in Rock Island Slip on the west side of the Calumet River just south of 108th Street. Irondale Elevator in background. Slip was later filled in after purchase by Wisconsin Steel for expansion c1915.

1. SCH Industry, grain elevators
2. SCH Industry, Wisconsin Steel
3. SCH South Deering
4. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Keystone grain elevator located on the east bank of the Calumet River at 106th Street. Looking from 2nd floor of 10617 Mackinaw Avenue. In the distance is 106th Street bridge. c1914

1. SCH Bridges
2. SCH East Side
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photos and map of industries in vicinity of Acme/Interlake Coke plant in the fall of 1973. From left to right, map, #26 City of Chicago incinerator. #32 Wisconsin Steel and Interlake conveyor, view east from coke oven. #33 Coke plant by-products area, view north from coke ovens. #43 City of Chicago incinerator, view northwest from coke ovens. #65 Amaizo-American Corn Company, Indiana. #68 Commonwealth Edison 100th Street and Calumet River.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

History of Valley Mould and Iron Corporation at 108th Street and the Calumet River. Published in East Side Centennial Commemoration booklet, "History and Progress of East Side 1851-1951 July 5, 6, 7 and 8 Chicago 17, Illinois"

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Aerial photograph of Republic Steel Chicago Plant in about 1940. View looks west across Calumet River, visible at top of photo.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Republic Steel/LTV
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Aerial photographs of Republic Steel Chicago Plant. First phote (at left) is accompanied by letter describing photograph. View looks SE, Wolf Lake is visible at top of photo. Second photo looks NE, Calumet River is at left, top of photo is East Side neighborhood. Both photos pre-date Acme conveyor across Calumet River.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Republic Steel/LTV
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photos showing Republic Steel frontage along the east side of the Calumet River. First photo looks south from SW corner of the site showing new dock line as of March 1942. Second photo shows dredging to create new turning basin in the Calumet River April 1942. Original turning basin was at 115th Street. It was filled in for plant expansion and a new slip was dredged at about 121st Street at the river.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Republic Steel/LTV
3. SCH Transportation
4. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Republic Steel started in the Chicago area on the East Side as Grand Crossing Tack company located at 77th and Woodlawn and moved to 79th and South Chicago Avenue in 1883. In the early 1900s, they acquired a site at 118th and the Calumet River where they built two open hearth furnaces and a 35" blooming mill. Photo shows East Side side amid wetlands.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Republic Steel/LTV
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Aerial drawing of Republic Steel, South Chicago, Illinois. James Stewart and Company, Inc. Engineers and Contractors. View toward SE, Calumet River in foreground. Ore boat along east bank of river being unloaded by Hulett Unloaders, blast furnace at lower right.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Republic Steel/LTV
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Republic Steel plant photos. Plant was located on the East Side on the Calumet River. Photo at left show Republic Steel blast furnace view from across the river, late 1940s. Photo at right show Republic Steel in 1965.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

c.1913. Launching of scow at American Shipbuilding at 101st and Calumet River.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Shipyards
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Scow in the water after launch at American Shipbuilding at 101st and the Calumet River, c1913

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Shipyards
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

The Bryn Mawr was built at American Shipbuilding Company for the Pittsburgh Steamship Company. A steel tow barge, the Bryn Mawr was launched at South Chicago June 12, 1900. Photos show the Bryn Mawr during and after launch at yard located at 101st and the Calumet River on the east bank. This type of vessel carried bulk cargoes towed by a steam freighter. c1900

1. SCH Industry, Shipyards
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

The Madeira was built at the Chicago yard of the American Shipbuilding Company in 1900. It was a schooner-barge tht sank off the coast of Lake Superior on November 28, 1905. Photos show Madeira before and after launch at yard located at 101st and the Calumet River on the east bank. This type of vessel carried bulk cargos towed by a steam freighter.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Shipyards
3. SCH Transportation
4. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Ships under construction at Calumet Shipyards. Calumet Shipyard was an outgrowth of the Kraft Shipyard organized in about 1907. Calumet Shipyard was organized in 1927 by James A. Rogan, August Hausler, William Carrol, and William Geiger. Plant magazine from Calumet Shipyard and Dock Company, 9367 Harbor Avenue,Chicago.

1. SCH Industry, Shipyards
2. SCH Transportation
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River
4. World War II

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photo shows launching of U. S. Army Tug L112 at Calumet Shipyards during the war. The yard had a contract to build eight of these 123 foot ocean-going tugs.

1. SCH Industry, Shipyards
2. SCH Transportation
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River
4. World War II

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photo of 176-foot Supply Vessel FP524 built for U. S. Army by Calumet Shipyards. This ship was the first in a series of six to be built. Ship was launched March 11, 1944 and maneuvered into the waters of Lake Michigan for its trial run on July 5, 1944. Plant magazine from Calumet Shipyard and Dock Company, 9367 Harbor Avenue, Chicago.

1. SCH Industry, Shipyards
2. SCH Transportation
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River
4. World War II

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photo shows Port Elizabeth being christened and launched. It was the third in a series of five maritime tugs built at Calumet Shipyards early in the war. It was launched May 22, 1942, ahead of schedule. About 400 people witnessed the launch. Plant magazine from Calumet Shipyard and Dock Company, 9367 Harbor Avenue, Chicago.

1. SCH Industry, Shipyards
2. SCH Transportation
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River
4. World War II

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photos showing birdseye view of Calumet Shipyards. Panoramic view was taken from east end. Plant magazine from Calumet Shipyard and Dock Company, 9367 Harbor Avenue, Chicago

1. SCH Industry, Shipyards
2. SCH Transportation
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River
4. World War II

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photo shows Calumet Shipyards from pilot house of lake freighter being rebuilt at yards. Ships under construction include eight D.B. Boats and 99` cargo vessels. Plant magazine fromCalumet Shipyard and Dock Company, 9367 Harbor Avenue, Chicago

1. SCH Industry, Shipyards
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River
3. World War II

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photo showing Navy PT boats on dry dock at Calumet Shipyards. 85` boats were docked for repairs and a change of propellers. Plant magazine from Calumet Shipyard and Dock Company, 9367 Harbor Avenue, Chicago

1. SCH Industry, Shipyards
2. SCH Transportation
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River
4. World War II

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photo shows workers on 64-ft. D.B. (distribution box) Boats being built for the U. S. Army at Calumet Shipyards early in the war. The yard had a contract to build eight of this particular type of boat. Plant magazine from Calumet Shipyard and Dock Company, 9367 Harbor Avenue, Chicago

1. SCH Industry, Shipyards
2. SCH Transportation
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River
4. World War II

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photo showing launching of George T. Horton, a 150-foot towboat. Picture reflects return to production of peacetime shipping. Ship was launched in September 1945. Ship dimensions were length 150`, beam 35`, depth 10`, draft 7`. Plant magazine from Calumet Shipyard and Dock Company, 9367 Harbor Avenue, Chicago

1. SCH Industry, Shipyards
2. SCH Transportation
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River
4. World War II

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photo shows launching of Hull No. 154, second in a series of eight 123` ocean-going tugs built at Calumet Shipyard for the U. S. Army. Plant magazine from Calumet Shipyard and Dock Company, 9367 Harbor Avenue, Chicago

1. SCH Industry, Shipyards
2. SCH Transportation
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River
4. World War II

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Large crowd at American Shipbuilding Company at 101st and the Calumet River awaiting launch of Steamer Manta, c1915.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Shipyards
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Pere Marquette car ferry is launched at the American Shipbuilding Company located at 101st and the Calumet River, c1910

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Miscellaneous
3. SCH Industry, Shipyards
4. SCH Transportation
5. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

c1900. Unidentified ship tied up along the Calumet River near American Shipyards.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Steamer Manta in drydock at American Shipbuilding Company prior to launch - 101st and the Calumet River. Tug, W. L. Mercereau in slip awaiting launch.

1. SCH Industry, Shipyards
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Large crowd watches Steamship Manta as it is launched at the American Shipbuilding Company located at 101st and the Calumet River c1915

1. SCH Industry, Shipyards
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

c1955. South Works, world`s third largest steel plant. Aerial drawing facing northeast toward Lake Michigan. 79th Street boundary of plant at left, Calumet River at right.

1. SCH Industry, U. S. Steel
2. SCH South Chicago
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photos of the project to fill in along the Calumet River. South Works began on a 73-acre site and expanded into Lake Michigan by dumping fill material (mostly slag) into the Lake. Eventually, South Works covered 575 acres. These pictures show the type of construction techniques used to expand the facility.

1. SCH Industry, U. S. Steel
2. SCH South Chicago
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

South Chicago, IL. Crib work ready for concrete superstructure, built for the Illinois Steel Company`s plant on the Calumet River. Page 98 from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company book.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

South Chicago IL c1910. Color postcard view of South Works plant of Illinois Steel from Calumet River.

1. SCH Industry, U. S. Steel
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

South Works iron ore and limestone storage yards looked like this in the early days. View southeast toward EJ&E RR swing bridge over the Calumet River. Railroad yards are on the other side of the South Slip at the top of the photo.

1. SCH Industry, U. S. Steel
2. SCH South Chicago
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Ore boat on Calumet River, near Illinois Steel, passing South Works blast furnace, 1918

1. SCH Industry, U. S. Steel
2. SCH South Chicago
3. SCH Transportation
4. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

c1955. World`s largest twin blast furnaces, each 235 feet high, tower over "South`s" modern ore and limestone storage yards. One boat at North Slip dock unloading in view. Power station at top left of photo. View looks southeast toward mouth of the Calumet River.

1. SCH Industry, U. S. Steel
2. SCH South Chicago
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

South Works from neighboring waterways. Photo at left (A42) is view of North Slip from Lake Michigan. Blast furnaces and stoves are at center left. Ore yards and overhead ore bridge are at center, and North Slip with ore boats is at right. Photo at right (G36) is South Slip from Calumet River. South Slip is at left, ore bridges in the center and blast furnaces at right.

1. SCH Industry, U. S. Steel
2. SCH South Chicago
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Several photos of project to widen the South Slip at U. S. Steel South Works, July 31, 1916 to May 22, 1917. The South Slip was the oldest of the two slips on South Works property. It was located on the Calumet River on the original 73-acre site of the mill.

1. SCH Industry, U. S. Steel
2. SCH South Chicago
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Aerial color photograph looking north, c1970. Iroquois Landing facility of Port District with 2 ships tied up along Calumet River is at bottom of view, Lake Michigan is at right. Rainbow Beach and South Water Filtration Plant are at top.

1. SCH Industry, U. S. Steel
2. SCH South Chicago
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Pamphlet promoting start of Calumet-Sag Project to expand and widen Cal-Sag Channel. Channel was originally built in 1922 and was only 60 feet wide. Congress authorized project to widen it in 1946, but nothing had been done when this pamphet was written. Pamphlet summarizes history of channel and details of proposed project.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Port District facilities at Lake Calumet c1960. Views look northwest from entrance to Lake Calumet from the Calumet River (commonly referred to as "The Forks"). Bridges in view are the 130th Street bridge and the South Shore Railroad bridge. Ships can be seen unloading cargo at port facilities, and in the distance are grain elevators at Lake Calumet.

1. SCH Industry, grain elevators
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

View of Calumet River looking SE toward Ewing Avenue. Railroad tracks at left are EJ&E railroad which crossed Calumet River into South Works. 92nd Street crosses Calumet river at right on the photo. Turning Basin No. 1 is in distance beyond the bridge. c1918

1. SCH Bridges
2. SCH East Side
3. SCH Industry, Railroads
4. SCH Transportation
5. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

c1912. Lighthouse at entrance to inner Calumet Harbor and Calumet River. Illinois Steel South Works in haze in background.

1. SCH South Chicago
2. SCH Transportation
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Located between the U. S. Steel South Slip and the EJ&E RR swing bridge across the Calumet River was the site of the original South Chicago lighthouse. The location was later used as the site of the U.S. Life Saving Service (later Coast Guard) South Chicago Station. This building was used as living quarters for the station keeper and area lighthouse keepers. The Coast Guard moved to Calumet Park in 1934, and the site remains in the possession of the United States Government and Army Corps of Enginers. The property was surrounded by the huge South Works steel mill. The photos show the building in its heyday and shortly before it was demolished (1963).

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Booklet published to celebrate development of the Calumet Waterway System. Sponsored by Calumet Federation for the Promotion of Calumet Waterways and Calumet Waterway Improvement Association, September 8, 1935.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

1988. Special supplement to Seaway Review discusses amenities of Chicago and the Illinois International Port. Color panoramic photo shows mouth of the Calumet River where it meets with Lake Michigan. Top right portion of photo shows U. S. Steel Works in its final years. Bottom portion of photo shows Port District facilities at Iroquois Landing.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Chicago IL. Submarine blast-breaking bedrock in bottom of Calumet River, preparatory to removal by dredge, on contract from Corps of Engineers, USA. Page 45 from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company book.

1. SCH Industry, Miscellaneous
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

View of ferry boat alongside Keystone elevator at 106th and the Calumet River. Sign on boat states "Gesang Verein Calumet". Appears to be a group outing. c1915

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Directory of services and information for businesses involved in ocean freight business in and around Chicago. Map shows businesses along Calumet River and Lake Calumet as well as Port District facilities in the Calumet region. Nov 1993.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

View of ore boats, Railto grain elevator (built in 1902) and the flour mill along the Calumet River slip at approximately 104th Street. This later became the site of General Mills South Chicago Plant. c1915

1. SCH Industry, grain elevators
2. SCH Transportation
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Dedication program for Iroquois Landing container terminal November 8, 1980.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

1961. Story of the Chicago Regional Port District, Port of Chicago, Lake Calumet Harbor. Mid-America water-rail-truck link with the world. Booklet includes several stories about the history and development of the port as well as brief histories of near-by communities served by the port.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Artist`s depiction of Lake Calumet Harbor based on improvements suggested by the Van Vlissengen Plan c1920. View looks east toward Lake Calumet, Calumet River runs left to right near the top of the image. Pullman and West Pullman communities are at bottom left; Hegewisch is at top right. Signed by "Macy" at lower left.

1. SCH Transportation
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River
3. SCH Waterways, Lake Calumet

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

c1960s. Aerial view of the mouth of the Calumet River looking toward Indiana. At top of picture is Lake Michigan. Near top right is Calumet Park. Below Calumet Park is Youngstown Steel. Ships are tied up along docks in Calumet River. Near bottom right is EJ&E swing bridge across Calumet River and at bottom left is South Slip of U. S. Steel.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

c1960s. Aerial view of the mouth of the Calumet River looking toward downtown Chicago. In foreground Youngstown Steel plant blast furnaces, stoves, and ore bridges are visible. Calumet River in center of photo with south slip of U. S. Steel at left and Lake Michigan at right. Across the river at top is U. S. Steel South Works, south portion of the site.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

c. 1913. Ore boats tied up for winter along the Calumet River.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

The O`Brien Locks were completed in 1960. They control the water flow into the Calumet River from Lake Michigan and mark the beginning of the Illinois Waterway and the symbolic end of the St. Lawrence Seaway. These photos were taken at the dedication of the locks. The O`Brien Locks are located at approximately 134th Street on the Calumet River.

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photographs of ships unloading several types of cargo at Port District facilities at Lake Calumet c1960. The Port is the end of the St. Lawrence Seaway and was able to handle ocean-going ships (often called "salties"). In the early years of its existence, the Port was a very busy place. The level of activity has declined a great deal in recent years.

1. SCH Industry, grain elevators
2. SCH Transportation
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River
4. SCH Waterways, Lake Calumet

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Swimming in slip on the Calumet River c 1914. Written on original negative sleeve: "Linus diving in Salt Dock Slip".

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Miscellaneous
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

The Harvester, one of two lake boats owned by International Harvester, unloading ore at Wisconsin Steel North Slip off the Calumet River. Blast furnaces of Interlake Steel (Acme) can be seen across the Calumet River in the distance.

1. SCH Industry, Wisconsin Steel
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Wisconsin Steel aerial view looking south. Torrence Avenue is at the top right of photo. 106th Street runs across middle of the photo. Calumet River is at left. On east bank (left) of the Calumet River are Interlake (Acme) Steel and Republic Steel. Interlake (Acme) Coke Plant is at top right. Acme coke conveyor crosses river.

1. SCH Bridges
2. SCH Industry, Wisconsin Steel
3. SCH South Deering
4. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Wisconsin Steel aerial views. Photo at left is a composite of three images showing Torrence Avenue across the top, Calumet River across the bottom, and Wisconsin Steel in between. From left to right, photo includes Acme conveyor, Wisconsin Steel south slip coal storage and coke ovens, north slip ore yards and blast furnaces, vaious mills, 106th Street, "Slag Valley" area. The right photo is a composite of two photos, and focuses on the Calumet River showing Wisconsin Steel at the top of the picture and the Acme Furnace Plant and Valley Mould at the bottom. 106th Street and 106th Street bridge are near the bottom of the picture and north of 106th Street are General Mills slips and plant. Photos were taken May 18, 1976.

1. SCH Industry, General Mills
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Wisconsin Steel Plant photos, various dates. Plant was located in South Deering on Calumet River. Photos from left to right: 1) Wisconsin Steel open hearths view from across the river, fall 1952. 2) Wisconsin Steel coke plant view from across the river, 1982. 3) Wisconsin Steel blast furnaces view from across the river, 1983.

1. SCH Industry, Wisconsin Steel
2. SCH South Deering
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Panorama of Wisconsin Steel site after closure. View is west from Acme Furnace Plant. To left is north slip and location of blast furnaces. Calumet River is in the foreground.

1. SCH Industry, Wisconsin Steel
2. SCH South Deering
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photos of Wisconsin Steel slips along the Calumet River. South Slip was located at about 111th Street and was used to unload coal. North slip was at about 109th Street and was used to unload limestone and iron ore. First picture shows coal bridge and company ship "The International". Other pictures show ore bridges and ore unloaders next to blast furnaces.

1. SCH Industry, Wisconsin Steel
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Aerial view of Wisconsin Steel. View WNW from Calumet River toward South Deering. North Slip at left, Torrence Avenue at top, Calumet River at the bottom, Irondale Elevator and Rock Island Slip at lower right.

1. SCH Industry, Wisconsin Steel
2. SCH South Deering
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Aerial view of Wisconsin Steel Works c1948. View south, intersection of 106th and Torrence Avenue at lower right. Calumet river at upper right, mill was located in South Deering community.

1. SCH Industry, Wisconsin Steel
2. SCH South Deering
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photo from 1912 Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company book shows landfilling and construction of blast furnaces and concrete ore unloading dock for Iroquois Iron and Steel, predecessor company of Youngstown Steel. Plant was located on south (east) bank of Calumet River where the river meets Lake Michigan.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Iroquois Steel/Youngstown
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

South Chicago IL. View of a portion of blast furnace foundations of the new plant for the Iroquois Iron Company. 18,000 foundation piles driven, and 35,000 cubic yards of concrete placed in ten months. Page 66 from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company book.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Iroquois Steel/Youngstown
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

South Chicago IL. Main cold air tunnel below stoves lined with fire brick for heavy foundations for the Iroquois Iron Company`s new Furnace Plant. Page 67 from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company book.

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Iroquois Steel/Youngstown
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photo of postcard view of Iroquois Steel Company, predecessor company to Youngstown Steel. Handwritten date on front is August 22, 1907. View is from west bank of Calumet River just south of 95th Street, South Chicago, looking east

1. SCH East Side
2. SCH Industry, Republic Steel/LTV
3. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

History of Youngstown Steel (originally Iroquois Iron, later Steel and Tube Company of America) up to 1951. Plant was at the mouth of the Calumet River across from South Works. Published in East Side Centennial Commemoration booklet, "History and Progress of East Side 1851-1951 July 5, 6, 7 and 8 Chicago 17, Illinois"

1. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.