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The Y-symbol can be found all over the Chicago city, on the bridges, fences and public buildings. It is officially know as the “Municipal Device” and is a symbol of civic pride.
So what’s the Y-symbol?
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Wolf Point & Y -Symbol
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What is Y-symbol?
Y-Symbol represents the three branches of Chicago River, which forms an alphabet Y topography at the “Wolf Point”, where the main branch of the river, divides into the North and South branches. The Y-symbol is the symbol of the City of Chicago.
Inverted Y-Symbol.
At some places, inverted Y-symbol can be seen, with vertical stripe on top. It represents the reversal of the flow of Chicago River.
For more on “Wolf Point”, click here..
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Y-symbol at Franklin Street bridge..
The Y-Symbol / Municipal Device
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- Chicago Cultural Center
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- City Hall-County Building [inverted Y-symbol]
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- Chicago Theater marquee
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- Civil Engineering Monument of the Millennium
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- Grant Park
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- Harold Washington Library Center
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- [Former] Engine Company 104
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- LaSalle Street bridge
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- Millennium Park [Light fixtures]
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- Millennium Park – Wrigley Square
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- Rookery building
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- Navy Pier
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- Riverwalk Gateway
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