This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911. Excerpt: ... PROCEEDINGS OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON HARBOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMITTEE ON HARBORS, WHARVES AND BRIDGES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHICAGO. Tuesday, September 26, 1911, 3 O'Clock P. M. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Alderman Long. Present: Aldermen Long, Emerson, Hey, Nance and Littler. Among others present were Mayor Harrison and Mr. Wacker, Mr. John M. Ewen. THE CHAIRMAN: This meeting was called for the purpose of hearing from Mr. Ewen, the Chairman of the old Harbor Commission. Mr. Ewen is present and we will be pleased to hear from him. ADDRESS OF JOHN M. EWEN. I am sorry that I have been absent from town so much lately, so that I have been unable to attend these meetings. I am greatly interested in the subject, having made a great study of it, and I should have derived a great deal of benefit from listening to others if I had been here. I thought I would bring this harbor report (indicating book), and if you will take it and follow me along, so that when I come to maps and diagrams, you will easily understand what I have to say. Another thing, if you want to stop me at any time while I am talking, why please do so and ask questions, and if I can answer them I will be glad to do so. The Harbor Commission, as you know, was appointed by the previous Council, and I had the privilege of serving on it. It was composed of members of the Council and of private citizens. I will read occasionally from the report, thus enabling us to get along faster. I will read first a few paragraphs on page 11. "The first requisite of a harbor is that it shall give anchorage and refuge to vessels in time of storm. It should be broad and deep enough to accommodate the largest vessels. These should be able to enter and move about under their own steam. It is desi...