Ward Map – 12 February 1853

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The city was approaching 100,000 people and more area was needed for housing and industry.

Ward Division North South East West
1st South Chicago River 31st St Lake Michigan State St
2nd South Chicago River 31st St State St Clark St
3rd South Chicago River 31st St Clark St Wells St
4th South Chicago River 31st St Wells St Chicago River
5th West Randolph St Harrison St Chicago River Western Ave
6th West North Ave Randolph St Chicago River Western Ave
7th North Fullerton Ave Chicago River La Salle St Chicago River
8th North Lake Michigan Chicago River Wolcott St La Salle St
9th North Lake Michigan Chicago River Lake Michigan Wolcott St
10th West Harrison St Chicago River Chicago River Western Ave
Notes: Bold indicates city limits. The 7th Ward extended north to Fullerton between Sedgwick and LaSalle Streets. North of the Chicago River, State Street was named Wolcott Street.