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Why are the gargoyles on top of the Harold Washington?

Asked by Dunning Kids

Why are there lions in front of the Art Institute?

Asked by Anonymous

What is the history behind Alta Vista Terrace in Lakeview? Are there any other similar streets here in Chicago?

Asked by Elise

What accounts for the many varieties of brick in Chicago buildings, and why are old bricks so much more beautiful than the new?

Asked by Susan Messer

What's the history of wooden tanks on top of old buildings?

Asked by Patrick Thornton

Why are there so many tall buildings in Chicago?

Asked by Anonymous

What is the history of the "Inverness" building (now a Binny's) at Clark and Wellington in Lakeview? It looks like a confused castle.

Asked by Chris Gerben

What's the history and significance of all the black, wrought iron fences around the city?

Asked by Elizabeth

How long does it take on average to build a new office high-rise in the Loop?

Asked by Jazmine Llanes

Peculiar industrial buildings made of small single pane glass and wood. What was their original purpose?

Asked by Rebecca M Dudley

Why do I keep seeing "we all live here" everywhere?

Asked by Anonymous

History of the Chicago six flat apartment building -- the design and layout of the apartments. What kinds of families were they marketed to?

Asked by Elizabeth Miller

I feel like I have the smallest house in Chicago. Who does?

Asked by Dan

Are there any prominent academic or scientific buildings in Chicago that omit their 13th floor in order to appease superstitious people?

Asked by Jonathan Schlesinger

Is it true that trees were cored out and used for water mains? How did they keep them from leaking? Are there any still left in use?

Asked by Matthew Fruth

How many stories can a building (residential or otherwise) be before it's legally required to have an elevator in the city of Chicago?

Asked by Amanda Maraist

Can you explain the history of Chicago Vocational, with it's blue and pink accents on an incredible (and massive) art deco building?

Asked by Lori Smedley

Is it true that Lincoln Park Zoo is built on a cemetery and haunted?

Asked by Laura

What's with the swastika house on Kimball and Schubert?

Asked by Rose Metivier

why is everything in chicago old????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Asked by oscar gil

What did the old building at 3227 W. Bryn Mawr used to be, and why does it have such beautiful golden pigeon reliefs adorning it?

Asked by Kathleen M. Rooney

How do skyscrapers manage recognizing special events with lights? Do they coordinate? Who spells the words with windows?

Asked by Beth Kregor

I'm curious about an unusual design element I've noticed on some apartment buildings in the brickwork of the old two flats- swastikas!

Asked by Staci Sterenberg

Frederick Law Olmstead had a huge impact on our city's design. We hear how great his designs are, but what makes them so great?

Asked by Gregg Hollander

There's a building at 3227 W. Bryn Mawr w/terra cotta tiles w/lovely golden pigeons on them--what did it used to be & why pigeons?

Asked by Kathleen M Rooney

Is the old original part of McCormick Place convention center still in use? Doesn't seem like it whenever I'm there for C2E2 or the BoatShow

Asked by Doug Teaney

What is the building next to the Block 37 development. It's plain but it has a man holding 2 lightning bolts

Asked by Zach McCann

Why do many apartment buildings on the south and west sides (I.e. Little Italy or Pilsen) look like they are built down into the sidewalks?

Asked by Sarah Teuber

How long does the extension of vaulted sidewalks in Chicago's Gold Coast extend? Is this throughout the city?

Asked by Andrew Zimmerman

Why is the London Guarantee Building, now London house, wrapped in hundreds swastikas, all visibly from street level?

Asked by Greg Patricoski

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