Chicago's Bumpy 50-Year Expressway Ride

Chicago's first expressway celebrates its 50th Birthday. Many aren't rejoicing.

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November 3, 2000, 5:00 AM PST

"Fifty years ago this week, a highway that changed Chicago forever opened on the Far South Side.On Nov. 1, 1950, the first 5 miles of what was then called the Calumet Expressway and Tri-State Highwaytoday's Bishop Ford Freeway and Kingery Expresswayopened from 159th Street to the Indiana state line. "

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Expressways' 50-year ride often bumpy for Chicago

Thursday, November 2, 2000 in The Chicago Tribune

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