Kinzie
Kinzie may refer to:
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John Kinzie (1763-1828): An early American pioneer, fur trader, and one of the first permanent white settlers of Chicago. He is sometimes referred to as the "Father of Chicago" due to his prominent role in the area's early development and his connections to its indigenous populations. His descendants were also influential in the city's growth.
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Kinzie Street (Chicago): A street in Chicago named after John Kinzie. It runs parallel to the Chicago River in the Near North Side and River North neighborhoods.
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Fort Kinzie: A former military outpost established near the Kinzie homestead in early Chicago.
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Juliette Augusta Magill Kinzie (1806-1870): An American historian, writer, and pioneer. She was the wife of John Kinzie's son, John Harris Kinzie, and is best known for her memoir, Waubun, the "Early Day" in the Northwest, which provides valuable insights into life on the frontier and the interactions between settlers and Native Americans.
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Kinzie Industrial Corridor: An area in Chicago formerly known for its industrial manufacturing and now undergoing redevelopment.
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Kinzie (given name): A given name, sometimes used as a variant of Kenzie.