Library Clock Tower

Historical marker location:

100 S E Race St, Atlanta, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of SW Arch Street and South East Race Street, on the right when traveling south on SW Arch Street.)

The Chicago River was famously dyed green for the first time in 1962 to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The tradition has continued every year since then, and now the river is dyed green for the holiday using an eco-friendly vegetable dye.