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Wacker Drive is a major street in Chicago, Illinois, United States, running along the south side of the main branch and the east side of the south branch of the Chicago River. The street is a multilevel street.

The vast majority of it is double-decked; the upper level intended for local traffic, and the lower level for through-traffic and trucks servicing buildings on the road (and originally a dock).

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  • Wacker Drive aerials

    Two aerial views in 1926

  • Wacker Drive side view

    A side view, as seen from the Chicago River ca. 2005

  • Chicago River from Michigan Avenue (closeup)

    Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago

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