Etymological Speculation
As recently as 2012, some have speculated that the origin of the name "Goose Island" is due to the particular shape that the Chicago River creates between West Chicago Ave and just south of West Cortland Street. It appears to form the shape of a goose, from beak to tail feathers, in a North to South orientation.
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