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Then and Now

Imagine taking a walk through present-day Chicago. You notice several grand old buildings nestled against sleek modern structures.

How have these buildings endured over the years? What did it look like when they were first built? How have the surroundings changed since then?

Shift your gaze across time and examine Chicago -- Then and Now.


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  1. Michigan between Madison & Monroe
  2. Northeast corner of State & Superior
  3. Northwest corner of Dearborn & Van Buren
  4. Michigan at Jackson
  5. Michigan at Adams
  6. Northeast corner of Congress & Wabash
  7. Southeast corner of State & Madison
  8. Intersection of Wabash & Monroe
  9. State Street between Randolph & Washington

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Michigan between Madison & Monroe Northeast corner of State & Superior Northwest corner of Dearborn & Van Buren Michigan at Jackson Michigan at Adams Northeast corner of Congress & Wabash Southeast corner of State & Madison Intersection of Wabash & Monroe State Street between Randolph & Washington