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The municipal device of Chicago is a symbol used officially by the city of Chicago, Illinois, as well as unofficially by various agencies and companies associated with the city. As defined by city code, it consists of a Y shape inscribed inside of a circle. The symbol represents the north, south, and main branches of the Chicago River, and their confluence at Wolf Point. Its earliest known appearance was in 1892 for a contest to design the city's flag held by the Chicago Tribune. While this was ultimately not used for the flag, in 1917 it was officially adopted along with the flag and as symbols of the city of Chicago.

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  • The municipal device of Chicago is a symbol used officially by the city of Chicago, Illinois, as well as unofficially by various agencies and companies associated with the city. As defined by city code, it consists of a Y shape inscribed inside of a circle. The symbol represents the north, south, and main branches of the Chicago River, and their confluence at Wolf Point. Its earliest known appearance was in 1892 for a contest to design the city's flag held by the Chicago Tribune. While this was ultimately not used for the flag, in 1917 it was officially adopted along with the flag and as symbols of the city of Chicago. (en)
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  • The municipal device of Chicago is a symbol used officially by the city of Chicago, Illinois, as well as unofficially by various agencies and companies associated with the city. As defined by city code, it consists of a Y shape inscribed inside of a circle. The symbol represents the north, south, and main branches of the Chicago River, and their confluence at Wolf Point. Its earliest known appearance was in 1892 for a contest to design the city's flag held by the Chicago Tribune. While this was ultimately not used for the flag, in 1917 it was officially adopted along with the flag and as symbols of the city of Chicago. The municipal device was widely used in the early twentieth century on civic vehicles and buildings but fell out of favor in the latter half of the century. The exact reasons for its decreased use are unknown, but was possibly motivated by concerns it would be confused with the peace sign, especially as some agencies purposefully flipped the device to celebrate the reversal of the Chicago River. In addition, as affordable vinyl printing made detailed signage more accessible, the device lost popularity on city vehicles in favor of printing the full seal. It is still used prominently in the seal of the Chicago Public Library and can be found on buildings throughout the city such as the Chicago Theatre. (en)
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