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Discover What Jackson Park Golf Course Was Built Over—and What’s Lurking Beneath Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Jackson Park Golf Course offers serene green spaces and breathtaking waterfront views. But beneath its lush fairways and manicured greens lies a lesser-known secret: this beloved recreational space was built over remnants of a forgotten industrial past. Uncover the hidden history buried beneath the golf course—and explore what archaeological discoveries and underground mysteries lie hidden beneath the course. ### A Legacy Buried Beneath the Greens Jackson Park Golf Course, part of the legendary World’s Columbian Exposition site, has been a fixture of Chicago’s South Side since its opening in the early 20th century. While most visitors admire its scenic beauty, little are they aware that the course now sits atop a layered history of urban development. Long before golfers teed off, the land was shaped by heavy industrial activity, rail lines, and landfill operations tied to Chicago’s rapid growth.