A Brief and Surprisingly Interesting History of Brick Architecture in Chicago

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General Interest

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Adults
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When Chicago rebuilt after the Great Fire, bricks shaped its architecture and style. Join architectural photographer Will Quam for a visually rich journey through the city’s brick history—from solid red facades to multicolored designs—and discover how this everyday material tells an extraordinary story.

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