During his first year in office , he secured the site of Fort Dearborn for the city of Chicago when it was sold by the federal government .
During his terms as mayor , Raymond ensured that State Street would be a wide thoroughfare .
During Raymond 's first year in office , Raymond secured the site of Fort Dearborn for the city of Chicago when it was sold by the federal government .
During his terms as mayor , Raymond ensured that State Street would be a wide thoroughfare .