| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Sept. 10, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Sept. 10, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/09/10/exploring-chicagos-architectural-history-brick-by-brick |
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Perhaps more than any other city, Chicago is made of brick. Ever since most of
the city burned down in 1871, Chicagoans have loved to build with brick — from
residential brownstones to the [ _first-ever skyscrapers_ ][13] .
But it’s more than just a building block; Chicago's brick also holds a hidd...