The Brief
- Crews digging for a new skyscraper in Streeterville uncovered boat fragments, bottles, nails, and boots dating back to the 1800s.
- Experts say the site was once Chicago’s shoreline, tied to Captain George Streeter and the creation of Streeterville.
- The artifacts may offer a rare glimpse into early life along the lakefront and are being preserved for a future museum.
CHICAGO – A construction crew struck paydirt while digging the foundation for a new skyscraper, uncovering artifacts tied to Chicago’s origins.
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In a FOX Chicago special report, Joanie Lum takes a look at what’s buried beneath the city.…