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Chicago’s Elevated Rapid Transit System: Tracking the Expansion of the “L”
Chicago has many distinguishing features that set it apart from other great cities. There’s the 26 miles of lakefront parks and beaches, world-class restaurants, landmark theaters, legendary professional sports, globally-inspired cultural events, and of course world-renowned architecture and commercial buildings. … Continue reading
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BOMA/Chicago's The Elevator Speech 