Chicago's Forgotten Island

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Goose Island is a neighborhood located on the north side of Chicago and has a rich history dating back to the late 1800s. It was initially settled by European immigrants and was once an industrial hub known for its breweries and factories. Today, we discover its mysterious history.

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01:12 What happened to the original Goose Island?
02:35 The original settlers of Goose Island (Kilgobbin)
06:22 How Goose Island was created (Ogden Island)
07:29 How Chicago Islanders came to be
10:40 How Goose Island industrialized
12:49 The Rise of Grain Elevators on Goose Island
13:42 What are the historic access points of Goose Island?
16:10 The Lost Ogden Avenue viaduct
19:01 Goose Island Defunct train tracks
19:50 Goose Island as Chicago's second airport
21:39 What remains on Goose Island today?


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