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The True Chicago Grid

The Chicago grid is almost perfectly aligned with true North.

March 27 at 8:05 PM 3.0 4

The largest city in 1889

In 1889, an annexation of Hyde Park, Lakeview, and Jefferson and Lake townships made Chicago the largest city in the US by area.

February 2 at 8:37 PM 3.5 4

Chicago's Original Borders

At the time of incorporation, Chicago spanned from North Ave to 22nd St, and from Wood St to Lake Michigan.

February 1 at 11:18 PM 3.5 4

Center of the Old Grid

Prior to 1909, the center of Chicago's address system was Wolf Point, with N/S and E/W addresses divided by the Chicago River.

December 6 at 5:51 PM 2.9 4

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