Hidden in Plain Sight: The Architecture of Chicago's Labor Movement

Chicago has always been known as a labor town, and for this Labor Day we'd thought we look at three Chicago structures whose role in the...

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An Affectionate Last Look at a Building Not Worth Saving: Wreckers descend on the Downtown Court Club

click images for larger view Looking at it from Wabash Avenue last Saturday, the looming presence of the former Lake Shore Athletic Club bui...

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Updates, Day One: No Casino for Wabash?? (And no walkway for you!)

click images for larger view On Tuesday, the Chicago Architecture Blog reported that an invasion of wrecking equipment had shown up at the ...

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Butchered Burnham Monday - Will New Owners at the Bankers and Edison Buildings Rescue Massively Botched Facade Repairs?

The short answer would be appear to be “No”, but there's always room for hope. Two vintage office buildings sit kitty-corner to each oth...

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The Dream of Flight - Scenes from The 2014 Chicago Air and Water Show

click images for larger view  Rehearsal day at Chicago's Air and Water Show.  A photoessay, after the break . . .                       ...

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