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What's the latest on the purchase of the historic building 202 S. State Street and can you tell me the history of some of it's tenants?

Asked by Denail Timms

Whose idea was the bean?

Asked by Valerie Matyskela

Walt Disney was born in Chicago... I'm curious to know what schools he attended if in Chicago and if they still are open/around? Or if build...

Asked by Anonymous

What's behind most hideous building in Chicago? 1401 N Larrabee (Clybourn & Larrabee), 0 windows, 1 door, surrounded by vacant land.

Asked by Rob

I just moved to Edgewater and noticed that all the street don't follow the grid. Why is this?

Asked by Michael Kosko

What is the origin of the mysterious, faded inscription at George St and Mildred Ave in Lakeview? Is it a WWII memorial?

Asked by Alessandra Sweany

What is the history of the Ceres/Demeter statue? And would they ever build another like it? And which is it?

Asked by Paul Kaufmann

I'm curious about the paintings on the walls of Lane Tech HS. What are they for? Why are they there? Did the same person (people) paint the ...

Asked by Rebecca Weiss

What is the oldest building in Chicago?

Asked by Anonymous

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

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