The birth of River North, Chicago, Part two
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Channel: YoChicago | Chicago Luxury Apartment Tours · 2007 · Travel & Events
Thirty years ago Chicago's near north side, north and east of the river and west of Michigan Avenue, was a jumble of obsolete manufacturing buildings punctuated by the occasional rooming house. Today, the area that became known as River North is a prime restaurant, gallery, residential and office district. Albert Friedman of Friedman Properties was a major player in the changes. In this second part of a four-part series he talks about some of the key catalysts for the transformation.
