In the early 1900’s, Howard Street was the northern border of Chicago from the Lake west. Germania was an area of Evanston geographically. Its borders were the l tracks to the west Calvary Cemetery to the north and and Lake Michigan to the east. It received its name due to its German population.

The residents of Germania felt disconnected to Evanston. They sought sewer services and electricity. In the early 1900’s, the area seceded from Evanston and was annexed to Chicago. Much of the original housing persists. There are low rise apartments, 6 flats, and single family homes.

This restaurant is located st the base of the Venice Fishing Pier. It opened on February 2,1987.

Children’s interactive fountain

Centennial Park is located in the center of the downtown area of Venice, Florida. It lies between West Venice Avenue and West Tampa Avenue.

It features a handicap accessible gazebo. There is three hour parking available. There are electric vehicle charging stations. Picnic tables and benches are are provided. There are public restrooms. There is a Veterans Memorial. For the children, there is an interactive fountain.

The Venice Fishing Pier is a 720 foot 24/7 pier located at 1600 Harbor Drive in Venice, Florida in Brohard Park. It is located near Sharky’s Restaurant.

The pier was originally built in 1966. It was destroyed in 1981. It was rebuilt in 1984. In 2004 it was totally removed. It was replaced by a new 1.7 million dollar pier. Its decking is now plastic wood composite. This is thought to be long lasting.Venice Fishing Pier

Venice Fishing Pier

Pier

     The Hatchett Creek Bridge (aka KMI Bridge) is a bascule type traversing Hatchett Creek on southbound business US 41 in Venice Florida.  It was constructed in 2003.  The total bring length is 1,080 feet.

Bridge Inspection   2017

Overall condition.                            Good       (5 out of 7)

Superstructure Condition.           Good         (5 out of 7)

Substructure  Condition                Good.        (5 out of 7)

Sufficiency Rating.                          83.5 out of 100

Humphris Park is located at 2000 Tarpon Center Dr. in Venice Florida. It is at the entrance of South Jetty.

The park was named for Thomas Humphris, mayor of Venice 1972–1973

The park has picnic tables and benches. There are showers and restrooms. There is a food concession–Jetty Jack Refreshment Deck.