Chicago 1871

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Not only were the buildings made of wood, but so were the sidewalks and streets.

CHICAGO 1871

laughter, music
walk those city planks ~
why set the night on fire?

Kim Rodrigues ©2016

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Alexis Y.

Date: 12/4/2016 8:11:00 AM

Hi Kim, I've never been to Chicago. This write makes me want to take a trip to the"Windy City. Well done:-) Alexis

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/4/2016 11:14:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis! If you go now bundle up :)

CayCay Jennings

Date: 12/2/2016 6:46:00 PM

Wasn't there a movie answering that? Something vague is in my mind and I may never grab it! Quesionkus are fun and you did a good one! CayCay

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/2/2016 8:04:00 PM

Thank you,CayCay!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/2/2016 4:20:00 PM

i love chicago and its charm, new or old, kim... remarkably done!..huggs

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/2/2016 4:30:00 PM

Thank you, Nette! I was just there to visit my son and family! Huggs to u 2

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/2/2016 3:15:00 PM

- A good question, Kim - Historically from far back in time - Well done - Happy weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/2/2016 3:32:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise! Hugs :)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/2/2016 3:32:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise! Hugs :)

Rainbow Promise

Date: 12/2/2016 2:31:00 PM

1871: Guess cobble stones were not that popular, Picturing everything wooden. Best wishes Kim. Please feel free to visit my sight.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/2/2016 2:35:00 PM

Chicago was built on marshland that flooded often so they built it up! Many errors occurred to make this particular fire a forever disaster!