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Raising of Chicago - Wikipedia

Thu, 07 May 2026 19:19:55 +0000

During the 1850s and 1860s, engineers carried out a piecemeal raising of the grade of central Chicago to lift the city out of its low-lying swampy ground. Buildings and sidewalks were raised on jackscrews. The work was funded by both private property owners and public funds.

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Electric Shuffle

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:34:59 +0000

High-tech shuffleboard, espresso martinis, spicy margs, epic events, boozy brunches, immaculate vibes...need we say more?

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Girl and the Goat

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:47:44 +0000

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Girl and the Goat

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:47:44 +0000

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Sprout - Chicago Restaurant

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:47:26 +0000

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Sprout - Chicago Restaurant

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:47:26 +0000

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Welcome to The Museum of Science and Industry

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:47:06 +0000

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Welcome to The Museum of Science and Industry

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:47:06 +0000

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m o t o | c u i s i n e : 2012

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:46:47 +0000

In recent years, chefs around the world have founded dedicated test kitchens as venues in which to create freely — without the pressures of a normal, working kitchen — and feed their restaurants new dishes, ideas, and techniques. Some of these projects delve into scientific, technological, and academic research: moto restaurant is one of these kitchens

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m o t o | c u i s i n e : 2012

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:46:47 +0000

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North Pond Restaurant | Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:46:14 +0000

Situated within the grounds of Lincoln Park, at the edge of a pond overlooking the dramatic Chicago skyline, North Pond can easily claim the loveliest setting in the city. The structure that houses North Pond was originally built in 1912 as a warming shelter for ice skaters, and has been redesigned according to the Arts and Crafts tradition.

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North Pond Restaurant | Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:46:14 +0000

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