{"id":6041,"date":"2016-06-17T16:31:38","date_gmt":"2016-06-17T21:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=6041"},"modified":"2016-06-29T15:39:33","modified_gmt":"2016-06-29T20:39:33","slug":"chicago-then-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/chicago-then-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Then and Now: A City\u2019s Astonishing Evolution"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fall in Love With Chicago All Over Again<\/h2>\n

Chicago is a city that\u2019s rich with history, and it continues to change every day. From new parks to shopping centers to jaw-dropping skyscrapers, the Windy City never fails to amaze us.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chicago skyline <\/em>seen from the John Hancock Center, South-Southwest view. 1973-2012<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our friends at RENTCafe<\/a> curated some incredible photos of Chicago\u2019s past and present, including the earliest days of Oak Street Beach, a Depression-era Michigan Avenue Bridge, and perhaps the most impressive, the city skyline from the view of Lake Michigan. In just a handful of images, they\u2019ve managed to capture a century\u2019s worth of expansion, upheaval, and renewal in one of the world\u2019s greatest cities. If that doesn\u2019t make you swell with Chitown pride, we don\u2019t know what will.<\/span><\/p>\n

We often take for granted the amazing buildings that we pass on our way to work or school every day, so do yourself a favor and take a few minutes out of your busy day to appreciate how our beloved landmarks became what they are today. <\/span><\/p>\n

Ready for some nostalgia? Click here to check out Chicago Then and Now, an urban masterpiece<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What do you think Chicago will look like a century from now? Share your thoughts with us below!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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