What’s That Building? The Leaning Tower of Niles
The structure was originally the centerpiece of a 22-acre park built in the 1930s for workers of the Ilg Electrical Ventilation Company.
What’s That Building?
Lots of Chicago-area buildings make you stop and ask: “What’s that building?” So, WBEZ’s Reset collects the stories behind them!
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What’s That Building? Chicago Park District’s new headquarters
The move to 4830 S. Western Ave. brings a bold new structure and much-needed greenspace to Brighton Park.
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What’s That Building? The Walt Disney Birthplace
Chicagoans will be able to see inside where the famous animator and theme park creator was born for the first time this weekend.
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What’s That Building? The Leaning Tower of Niles
The structure was originally the centerpiece of a 22-acre park built in the 1930s for workers of the Ilg Electrical Ventilation Company.
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What’s That Building? The Indian Village neighborhood
A cluster of apartment buildings in Kenwood have Native-inspired names and decorative schemes.
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What’s That Building? Chicago Park District’s new headquarters
The move to 4830 S. Western Ave. brings a bold new structure and much-needed greenspace to Brighton Park.
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What’s That Building? The Walt Disney Birthplace
Chicagoans will be able to see inside where the famous animator and theme park creator was born for the first time this weekend.
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What’s That Building? Chicago Icons: 875 N. Michigan Ave. — the former John Hancock Center
The Xes on the sides of the tower help make this one of the most recognizable high-rises in downtown Chicago, but also serve a functional purpose.
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What’s That Building? Chicago Icons: Stadiums
Wrigley Field, Soldier Field, Guaranteed Rate Field and the United Center are a sign of Chicago’s strong sports fandom.
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What’s That Building? Chicago Icons: Baháʼí House of Worship
This building is the only Baháʼí House of Worship on the continent and one of only eight in the world.
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What’s That Building? Chicago Icons: Bungalows
These homes are as much an icon of Chicago architecture as the more imposing downtown buildings.
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What’s That Building? Chicago Icons: 860-880 Lake Shore Drive
The elegant simplicity of these residential towers designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe would be imitated several times — in Chicago and around the world.
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What’s That Building? Chicago Icons: Merchandise Mart
The massive structure mainly houses offices these days, but it was built by Marshall Field’s when the department store was growing in the 1920s.
