CHICAGO

Chicago

• Chicago was founded in 1837
• Its first permanent residents were all traders
• In 1871 the Great Fire wiped out all of Chicago
• The Fire forced them to rebuild the entire city
• After Chicago burnt down it was called theWhite City

FUN FACTS

• Chicago was the birthplace of:
• the remote control
• the car radio
• and mail order retailing
• The Sears tower is the tallest building in North America

The Cloud Gate

• The Cloud Gate is also known as the Chicago Bean
• It is a major land mark in Chicago
• It was built by a British Artist
• Thousands of people visit the Cloud Gate everyday

Works Cited

• "About Chicago." City of Chicago : N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2013. WebsiteLinkTagsEditDelete
• "Chicago's Millennium Park." About.com Chicago Travel. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2013.