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Chicago
Rising off the southern edge of Lake Michigan are the skyscrapers that immediately distinguish the midwestern city of Chicago, Illinois from the surrounding farmland. Despite its bitterly cold winters, Chicago is among the largest of the US cities and is famed for its bold art deco and modern architecture that was largely built after the city was demolished by a fire in 1871 – rumored to have been caused by an irritable cow. In the decades to follow, the city blossomed into a modern metropolis where hungry visitors can visit some of the best restaurants in the United States, or opt for a classic “deep dish” pizza.
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Congress Plaza Hotel
This 19th-century Hotel is home to 871 rooms -- and countless ghosts who roam its halls.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Medinah Athletic Club
Once an exclusive men's club, this completely renovated hotel feels like stepping into Chicago's extravagant past.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Palmer House
When the Palmer House opened on Chicago’s downtown Loop over 140 years ago, elevators in a hotel were kind of a big deal. In fact, Palmer House was the first hotel with elevators, electric lightbulbs, and telephones in the guest rooms.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
First Church of Deliverance
Founded in 1939, the First Church of Deliverance occupies a unique Art Moderne building designed by African American architect Walter T. Bailey.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Avondale Bowl
Original pin setters, wood lanes, and paper score cards give this restored bowling alley an authentically retro feel.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Bel Harbour Pool
Built in 1967, this pool deck sits on the top floor of a 30-story high rise overlooking Lake Michigan.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Chicago Athletic Association
This former Chicago sports club counts William Wrigley among its founding members. Wrigley based the Cubs' logo on the CAA's C-shaped logo design.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Park Gables
This Tudor Revival co-op, one of Chicago's first, contains a hidden Moroccan-style pool. It also housed a small zoo featuring common farm animals.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Ganz Hall
Accidentally built as an afterthought, this hall is the product of famed designers and architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, who worked as an apprentice.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Navy Pier
This pier is one of Chicago's top tourist attraction, and was once closely affiliated with the U.S. military.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Art Institute of Chicago
This art museum, originally intended for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, stands today as one of the leading fine arts institutions in the U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Walter Payton College Prep
Every March 4th, this Chicago prep school give back to the community on Sweetness Day in honor of the school's namesake, NFL Hall of Fame member Walter Payton.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
InterContinental Chicago
This hotel has one of the oldest and largest pools in the United States, showcasing classic architecture from the 1920s.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Engine Co. 98
This Chicago Fire station, built in 1904, was inspired by medieval castles and is still in use today.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Stony Island Arts Bank
A former savings and loan bank, this exhibition center is a hub for black art and culture.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Lake Shore Place
This Chicago building, once the tallest in the world, was once the headquarters of Playboy Enterprises. It became known colloquially as the "New Playboy Building."
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