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Posts from Category "Iconic Chicago"
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The Story of the Chicago Bears’ “Super Bowl Shuffle”
En route to their victory in Super Bowl XX, the 1985 Chicago Bears did something that would turn them into a national phenomenon. They released a rap single and video, “The Super Bowl Shuffle.”
November 27, 2025
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Chicago’s Automotive History
In a way, the American automobile industry was born in Chicago. While in town for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, a 30-year-old Henry Ford saw Gottlieb Damiler’s gasoline-powered internal combustion engine on a carriage. He also visited the Union Stock Yards and saw its efficiency, with a different person responsible for each aspect of the butchering process.
July 3, 2025
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The History of Chicago’s Bridges
With the Chicago River dividing the city into the North, South, and West Sides, bridges that could allow people and vehicles to cross while still allowing ships to pass through was necessary for Chicago’s growth. The city now has 37 movable bridges, 32 on the Chicago River and the others on the Calumet. That’s the most of any North American city, and second only to Amsterdam.
June 12, 2025
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Chicago’s Best Parks and Outdoor Spaces
Chicago’s history of setting aside land for public use goes back to its earliest days. A map from 1836 — one year before its incorporation as a city—denotes a section of the lakefront south of the Chicago River as “Public Ground: A Common to Remain Forever Open, Clear and Free of Any Buildings or Other Obstruction, Whatever.”
June 5, 2025
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The History of Second City
If you’re heading to Second City for a night of comedy, take Mimi Fron’s Adventure dedicated to the Gold Coast and Old Town, which visits 20 stops of historical significance in the two neighborhoods.
March 28, 2025
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How to Explore Chicago with Teenagers
eATLAS has Adventures in many of the places listed below designed to enhance your experiences. Try The Many Lives of Navy Pier, Discover Millennium Park, the Museum of Illusions Loop Adventure, Walk Around Wrigley Field, or Discover the Chicago River, the Magnificent Mile & the Historic Water Tower District.
March 21, 2025