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65: The Raising of Chicago

Oct 23, 201812 minEp 65Transcript available on Metacast
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Episode description

In the 1850s and 60s, engineers and crews worked to raise many of Chicago's buildings to help keep water from Lake Michigan out of the city. This episode was recorded live in Chicago, safely above the water line.