The Tunnels and Water System of Chicago : Under the Lake and Under the River

Wallis describes the completion of the first great tunnels, built in response to the polluted waters of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Winters also produced the problem of fish finding their way into the water supply: "Every drop of water the city drank was highly flavored with fish, and one was obliged to look twice in his goblet to see that he did not swallow one alive."

tunnels illustraion
Illustration: "The Mule Train in the Tunnel"

From: The Tunnels and Water System of Chicago : Under the Lake and Under the River. Illustrated by Wallis; 1874, J.M. Wing: Chicago. Crerar TD225 C5T9
bricking illustration
Illustration: "Bricking Up the Tunnel Arch"

From: The Tunnels and Water System of Chicago : Under the Lake and Under the River. Illustrated by Wallis; 1874, J.M. Wing: Chicago. Crerar TD225 C5T9
foot tunnel
Illustration: "Foot Passenger Way, La Salle Street Tunnel"

From: The Tunnels and Water System of Chicago : Under the Lake and Under the River. Illustrated by Wallis; 1874, J.M. Wing: Chicago. Crerar TD225 C5T9
excavating
Illustration: "Excavating on the "Face" of the Tunnel"

From: The Tunnels and Water System of Chicago : Under the Lake and Under the River. Illustrated by Wallis; 1874, J.M. Wing: Chicago. Crerar TD225 C5T9