Mayor Thomson adopted the Flag in 1917 The White represents land The Blue represents water around Chicago Why do you think the Four stars represent? The stars represent major events in Chicago History Why a Six Point Star? It was unique to Chicago, at that time no other flag in the world had a Six point Star. The north side of the city North Branch of river and Lake Michigan West Side of the City Canal and South Branch of Chicago River The South Side First star: Fort Dearborn The Great Chicago Fire The Worlds Columbian Exposition Century of Progress Expositions The Chicago Flag. Transportation Labor Commerce Finance Populousness Salubrity Religion Education Esthetics Justice Beneficence Civic Pride France 1693 Great Britain 1763 Virginia 1778 Northwest Territory 1798 Indian Territory 1802 Illinois Statehood 1818 Country's Third Largest City City's Latin Motto Garden City I Will Motto Great Central Market Wonder City Convention City