Monthly Archives: November 2012

A Symbol

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Evan Jenkins

In 1893, the Midway Plaisance played host to the World’s Columbian Exposition, a celebration of 400 years of progress in the New World, a tribute to the city of Chicago’s resurrection after the Great Chicago Fire, and an unveiling of … Continue reading →

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How Wide the Streets

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Evan Jenkins

Somewhere there’s planning Show me the deets Somewhere there’s drafting How wide the streets —Folk song of unknown origin I’ve previously discussed street width primarily in the context of the Midway Village project, where the streets are designed for people … Continue reading →

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