Community
Origins of Streeterville
Much of Streeterville was once Lake Michigan . The neighborhood was named for one of Chicago 's great eccentrics, George Wellington “Cap” Streeter. In 1886, Streeter ran his schooner aground on a sandbar near Michigan Avenue . Unable to dislodge the vessel, he turned it into a home. Landfilling slowly converted the Lake into land and Streeter laid claim to 168 acres. After clashes with the local police and battles in court, he was finally evicted. But he continued to lay claim to the area known as Streeterville until his death in 1921.
The following pages will provide information about various cultural institutions and community organizations of interest to Streeterville residents:
