Madison Street (Chicago)

Madison Street is a major east–west street 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]

Madison Street and State Street, the intersection from which Chicago's numbering system is based.
Madison Street
0 North/South
James Madison Street
LocationChicago
West end Columbine Avenue Lombard, Illinois
East endMichigan Avenue (100 E) Chicago

Per a 1908 decision by Chicago's city council, Madison serves as the north–south dividing line for Chicago's street numbering system, while State Street serves as the east–west line.[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,[4] Chase Tower, Three First National Plaza, the Chicago Civic Opera House, Citigroup Center and the United Center.[5] The Chicago Stadium was situated across the street from the United Center until it was demolished in 1995.

References
  1. Libby Hill (2000). The Chicago River: A Natural and Unnatural History. Lake Claremont Press. pp. 32, 69–75. Retrieved 2007-10-28. chicago river originally emptied southward.
  2. Street Naming. Encyclopedia of Chicago. Retrieved 14 October 2007.
  3. Street Life. Encyclopedia of Chicago. Retrieved 14 October 2007.
  4. East Madison Street. Emporis. Retrieved 14 October 2007.
  5. West Madison Street. Emporis. Retrieved 14 October 2007.


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