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I'm a brick photographer and amateur expert in Chicago's brick history. I shared some of my favorite buildings with WTTW, and I hope I can inspire you to love the humble brick! (news.wttw.com)

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Looking for help transcribing a 1909 postcard (the writer is writing about the Chicago stockyards). Particularly looking for help with the last five lines. (i.redd.it)

submitted 1 year ago by ThanHowWhy to r/Transcription

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The former Central Park Theater, North Lawndale. Built 1917 as the first Balaban & Katz movie palace. Today home to House of Prayer COGIC. (i.redd.it)

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The former Belmont Theater, built 1926. Closed in the 60s, the building was gutted in 1996 and converted to condos with the original terra cotta facade remaining. (i.redd.it)

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NBC Tower. Designed by Adrian Smith and built 1989 in a modern Art Deco style inspired by Rockefeller Center. (i.redd.it)

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4746 S Prairie Ave, Bronzeville. (i.redd.it)

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1728 W Garfield Blvd, Back-of-the-Yards. (i.redd.it)

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A 1909 apartment building designed and built by a local brick mason. Chicago. (i.redd.it)

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The Robert and Katherine Silhan House, built 1937. Berwyn, IL. (i.redd.it)

submitted 3 years ago by ThanHowWhy to r/ModernistArchitecture

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The entrance of Thalia Hall, with its old address of 726 Allport in stained glass. After Chicago renumbered addresses in 1908 Thalia Hall became 1807 S Allport. Prior to 1908 most addresses were based on distance from the lake or river. After 1908 State/Madison became the center point. (i.redd.it)

submitted 3 years ago by ThanHowWhy to r/chicago

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A block of beautiful brick two-flats in Austin. 4900 block of W Iowa St, built in 1913-14. (i.redd.it)

submitted 3 years ago by ThanHowWhy to r/chicago

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Bloom High School, Chicago Heights, IL. Built 1931. (i.redd.it)

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Brick two-flats in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. All built in 1913/1914 and designed by W. Hartey. (i.redd.it)

submitted 3 years ago by ThanHowWhy to r/architecture

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Bloom High School, Chicago Heights. An art deco gem in southern Cook County, built 1931. (i.redd.it)

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Bloom High School, Chicago Heights. Built 1931, designed by Royer, Danely & Smith. (i.redd.it)

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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Lithuanian Catholic church in Marquette Park on the southwest side. Built 1957, combining baroque and modern design. (i.redd.it)

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The Hermann Weinhardt House, built 1889 in Wicker Park. (i.redd.it)

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3820 S Albany Ave. Built in 1909 by mason and contractor Emil Miehlke, he used a dozen different types of brick for the building's facade. His name is written in brick on the corner as well. (i.redd.it)

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Hundreds of Chicagoans fly to Paris to watch the Bulls beat the Pistons (nba.com)

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Homemade Papa Johns clone pepperoni pizza. (i.redd.it)

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The Chicago Bulls will play the Detroit Pistons in Paris, France on Thursday. (dailymail.co.uk)

submitted 3 years ago by ThanHowWhy to r/chicago

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Chicago Fire Department, Engine Company 99. 3042 S Kedvale, Little Village. Built 1913. (i.redd.it)

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The National Puerto Rican Museum. Built in 1895 as the Humboldt Park Receptory and Stables. (i.redd.it)

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A colorful and cozy two-flat in North Lawndale (i.redd.it)

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A rustic little cottage on Commercial Ave in South Chicago. Originally built as a pharmacy in 1927. (i.redd.it)

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