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The Columbian Exposition was a driving force behind the American concept of progress.The World’s Fair was an architectural icon, and its design and grandeur displayed a great amount of progress,even though the use of the older neoclassical styles caused a backstep in terms of the advancement of American architectural trends. The World’s Fair was also the first time in which cultures and religions from around the world gathered in one place, causing the progression of international relation, but…

How the city has changed from its original purpose As a result of the growth of suburbia the city has changed course from its original purpose. It has not died but merely changed its form. In order to deal with the migration of people away from the city it has created a horizontal conglomeration of single-family homes, office parks and shopping malls. The original purpose of the city was to keep work, living and leisure all in one place. The westernized City of the 19th century was compact, had…

Bill Ayers co-founded the Weather Underground a communist revolutionary group. Ayers was born to a wealth Chicago family he was educated at the best schools. Ayers was arrested once but only stayed 10 days in jail because he tried to interrupt the Ann Labor draft board. Ayers and some leaders of the Weather Underground planned to bomb to blow up Fort Dix in New Jersey,…

Chicago and its reputation are being taken over and represented by pessimists. Over the past five years that I could remember Chicago has been displayed to the public in an extremely negative way. It has reached a point to when a person thinks of Chicago, they no longer think of the inspiring and passionate play that portrays endless dreams the city has to offer, but the continuous growing number of homicides. Well, anyone can call me old-fashion because I still see the endless possibilities for…

In 1851, England hosted the Great Exhibition to showcase the might and power of the British Empire. It was such a special occasion that the home of the exhibition, the Crystal Palace, was designed specifically for the event (Keach 602). The Great Exhibition considered the first World’s Fair, a large event presented to the public to show items and ideas from all over the globe (“World’s Fair”). Reading about this grand event makes me wonder about the public and how in awe they must have been from…

On Saturday, October 24, Chicago will be unveiling its artistic culture with The Halloween Gathering, an all-day celebration of art workshops, performances, and interactive exhibits concluding with an after-dark parade. “This is the inaugural event,” said Allison Gerlach, the producer of the Chicago Cultural Mile, where the event will be held. “We have been planning it for over a year now.” All of the preparation has resulted in stunning programming, from a Chicago Opera Theatre performance to…

In every great city throughout history, there has always been a separation between those who are marginalized and downtrodden and the upper echelons of society. This reached a climax in the first modern metropolis, New York City. At the turn of the twentieth century, the United States of America was in the process of emerging as an industrial and economic world power. The chance to come to the land of opportunity lead to a massive influx of immigrants, the majority of which were uneducated and…

The authors, Ford Fessenden and Haeyoun Park analyzes Chicago behaviors in homicide rates compared to New York. The purpose of this article was to explore how low incomes, segregation of neighborhoods, and gangs’ results for the increase of death rates. Chicago was at a rate of homicides as New York, however, as New York has been steadily decreasing Chicago continuously has its unstable death rates recorded. Chicago is one of the most racially segregated neighborhoods. From the South side to…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kohl’s Donates $160,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin Funding to refresh rooms at the House, continue hospitality cart and other programs and services for families MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., (June 12, 2018) – Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today announced a donation of $160,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Eastern Wisconsin, Inc. (RMHC) to support the organization’s mission of keeping families together while children are receiving medical treatment at…

police officers and all other types of city workers to make sure that he would never get charged with any felonies. Capone went against Prohibition laws and made most of his fortune by selling alcohol illegally. Al Capone, a vicious street gangster in Chicago, was charged with tax evasion since the FBI could not press murder charges on him. Alphonse Gabriel “Al” Capone was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York on 17 January 1899 (Nix). He was born to Italian immigrants Gabriele Capone and…