Fulton River District, Chicago

The Fulton River District is a Chicago neighborhood located on the edge of the city's downtown, northwest of the Loop.

The street grid and block layout imposed on this small area defined the pattern of Chicago's development as the city grew.

Lumber and grain were shipped through the district, and Sears and Roebuck's first mail order warehouse was located at Fulton and Des Plaines.

Today, the Ogilvie Transportation Center is a major commuter rail hub, and nearby connections to the Kennedy Expressway make this one of the most accessible places in the region.

The Boeing Company and Ogilvie Transportation Center (formerly Northwestern Station), a major commuter rail terminal, are located in Fulton River District.