Building the Sanitary and Ship Canal pioneered new technologies
A collection of historical contruction photos of the canal.

Chicago River: The River That Runs Backward
 

Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
 

Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal

A brief history and description of the canal.

Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal

A brief history of the canal.

Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal images

Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal facts for kids

A brief history of the canal.  Maps, historical and current photos.

Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal – January 23, 1900
An article about the issues created in the years after opeing of the canal.

Constructing the Sanitary and Ship Canal
An extensive collection of historical photos.
 

From the Archives: Building the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
Historical construction photos.
 

Explosion during the building of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship canal

Historical construction photo of the canal.

History of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
A timeline of the history of the canal.
 

How Chicago Reversed Its River: An Animated History
 

How the Chicago River Was Reversed
 

Lockport Controlling Works
An article about the sluice gates used to control water level.   Historical and current photos.

Reversal of the Chicago River
 

Reversing the Chicago River (1900)
 

Sanitary and Ship Canal, workers cracking stone (1896)
A historical photo during construction.

Sanitary Canals of Chicago
Includes a history of the canal, map and historical photos.

The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
 

The Past and Future of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal

Includes a brief history of the canal and current environmental issues.

The Story Behind The Chicago River Reversal
 

Waterway Map - Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal