How Chicago Built an Amazing Lake Shore

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  @rossedwardmiller · 5 years ago

  I can always tell whether someone has been to Chicago or not. I’ll tell people how much I love it and they always ask about the crime, and never know about the beach.

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  @Thukad · 4 years ago

  Fun fact, when Chicago burnt down the Queen of England was horrified and sent a few ships filled with books (many from her own collection) to help rebuild the Chicago library.  While private libraries with memberships had been a thing before the fire (and burnt down in it), Chicago had never before had a public library.  The enormous quantity of books coming from donors worldwide made the construction of a public library a requirement in the rebuilding of the city.

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  @Vanilla_Wafr · 5 years ago (edited)

  As a Chicago resident that enjoys the beaches, you did its history right here. Keep up the good work!!

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  @mauricehopes9105 · 5 years ago

  I didn&apos;t realize how special and unique Chicago&apos;s lake front is until I started traveling around the country. &nbsp;Most of the other large cities that are right off water (new york, miami, Los Angeles, or Milwakee ) don&apos;t have expansive beaches and infrastructure right on their waterfronts. &nbsp;Except for Santa Monica pier and coney island New York and L.A. do surprisingly little with their ocean fronts. &nbsp;And Milwaukee has a big lake park, but there&apos;s only one beach on it. &nbsp;Miami has tons of beaches, but most if it is private to the condos built on the ocean.<br><br>In Chicago there are tons of beaches, 15 miles of parkland and bike trails, skate parks, Museums, dinner cruises, boating, and tons of other stuff on the lake. &nbsp;All of the park land is very popular and gets used constantly (except for during winter). &nbsp;Chicagoians love our waterfront. <br><br>Chicago is far from perfect. We have tons of problems. &nbsp;But our lakefront is amazing and beloved.

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  @kelly2631 · 5 years ago

  &quot;Mate your house will be gone in 20 years, we&apos;re gonna build a seawall.&quot;<br>&quot;And I&apos;m not paying for it.&quot;

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  @elijahbee34 · 5 years ago

  I&apos;m a native New Yorker and never been to Chicago, but I always felt Chicago had a better waterfront.

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  @Cruz474 · 4 years ago

  If Chicago didn’t have this Lakefront I wouldn’t even THINK about living here. It is absolutely amazing in the summer. Stunning and stellar views/vibes. 10/10 Best lake/oceanfront in the US.

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  @brianarbenz7206 · 4 years ago

  Chicago does more with a lakefront than most cities do with an oceanfront. And to compensate for the absence of mountains, the city built a skyline that serves as the best human-made equivalent of a mountain range ever. Your look at the history behind this is wonderfully thorough, relevant and lively. Great work, City Beautiful!

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  @milesknowlton5887 · 5 years ago

  One of the experiences that makes Chicago so incredible is going to the beach surrounded by the skyscrapers of a business district

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  @EmilyTienne · 4 years ago (edited)

  Hands down, America’s most beautiful city, and I’ve seen many beautiful cities here and abroad. &nbsp;The free and largely open lakefront makes Chicago unique and wondrous.

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  @majy1735 · 4 years ago

  I (European) took my first visit to Chicago last year and I have to confess it was even better than what I expected. It&apos;s really an awesome city, with a compelling architecture and, as this video points out, a gorgeous waterfront. Thumbs up!

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  @akaviral5476 · 5 years ago

  Lakeshore Drive being removed or retrofitted into a smaller public transport route and bike path would ultimately boost this waterfront in every way possible.

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