Madison Street is a major east-west thoroughfare in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to human intervention, the Chicago River emptied into Lake Michigan at the present day intersection of Madison Street and Michigan Avenue.[1] Per a 1908 decision by Chicago's city council, Madison serves as the north-south border for Chicago's street numbering system, while State Street serves as the east-west border.[2] At one point, the intersection between the two streets was considered the "world's busiest corner".[3] Notable buildings located along Madison Street include the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building, Chase Tower, Three First National Plaza, the Chicago Civic Opera House, and the United Center.[4][5]
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- ^ Libby Hill (2000). The Chicago River: A Natural and Unnatural History 32, 69-75. Lake Claremont Press. Retrieved on 2007-10-28.
- ^ Street Naming. Encyclopedia of Chicago. Retrieved 14 October 2007.
- ^ Street Life. Encyclopedia of Chicago. Retrieved 14 October 2007.
- ^ East Madison Street. Emporis. Retrieved 14 October 2007.
- ^ West Madison Street. Emporis. Retrieved 14 October 2007.
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