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O'Hare in relation to the Loop

O'Hare is about 7,627 acres, or 11.25 square miles. That roughly covers the area from the Loop north to Diversey, and west to Humboldt Park.

May 19 at 8:04 PM 4.0 4

The Evolution of the Reliance Building

The Reliance Building replaced a four story office building, first by lifting up the top floors and rebuilding the basement and first in 1890, then, when the tenants' leases expired in 1894, destroying the remaining floors and adding 13 more.

February 23 at 4:58 PM

The Price of 300 N LaSalle

As of 2010, the highest price ever paid for a downtown office building in Chicago was 300 N LaSalle for $655m ($503/sqft).

February 20 at 9:24 PM 3.3 4

The Loop got its name from cable cars, not the el

Chicago's downtown area, "The Loop", got its name from cable cars whose cables turned around downtown. The name was solidified when elevated rails were built circling the area.

November 13 at 4:22 AM 3.0 4

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