Chicago
Known as the Windy City, Chicago rises up from the shores
of Lake Michigan to present the perfect image of a modern
American metropolis.
As the ‘Gateway to the West’ and the starting point of the
famous Route 66, Chicago became America’s fastest
growing city as the country expanded westward. It is now
the third largest city in the USA, with 77 distinct districts and
a population of nearly three million people.
History and architecture have always gone hand-in-hand in
Chicago. The Great Fire of 1871 forced the city to completely
reinvent itself and provided the foundation for the vibrant
modern skyline we see today.
[ “It is hopeless for the occasional visitor to try to keep up
with Chicago. She outgrows his prophecies faster than he
can make them.” ]
Mark Twain
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