Gone and nearly forgotten: Lincoln Park’s High Bridge

Curious City

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4.6 • 661 Ratings

🗓️ 29 October 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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A bridge constructed for sightseeing during the turn of the century soon became known as a place for death. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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1:00.6	Hey, I'm Erin Allen.
1:02.3	And a quick warning before we start.
1:04.2	This week's Curious City story discusses suicide.
1:09.1	It's Curia City, where we take your questions about Chicago and the region, and investigate, report, explore, from WBEZ.
1:21.5	It's the golden hour in Lincoln Park. People are jogging, children are playing, rowers are rowing up the lagoon.
1:30.3	This area is known for its manicured landscape and pristine residential streets.
1:35.3	But Lincoln Park has a haunting history that doesn't really match what you see today.
1:40.3	People say they've seen ghosts.
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