Travel Back In Time With Oldest Known Footage Of Chicago

Sweet home, Chicago wasn’t always skyscrapers and lakefront beaches. By the time this footage was taken, the Windy City already boasted almost two million residents, many immigrants come to satisfy the industrial needs of the booming metropolis, yet its well-known political machine was already up and running with a vengeance. For those who know the city well, the map feature on the left-hand side of the screen shows you where the film was taken, so you can do some comparisons on your way into work or on your next trip to the city. Enjoy.

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