The Architectural History of Chicago

this American city was the birthplace of
the skyscraper hi I’m Rebecca Brayton
and welcome to watchmojo.com and today
we’ll be checking out the architecture
in Chicago the American city of Chicago
is notable for its architecture as it
has both inspired and reflected the
history of construction throughout the
United States Chicago is remarkable
because of its abundance of diverse
building styles this variation in
structures was caused by the Great
Chicago Fire of 1871 when many of the
city’s original buildings were destroyed
Chicago’s is not unique because of its
historic buildings but rather the
innovation showcased in its skyline the
Sears Tower was the tallest building in
the world between its construction in
1974 and 1998 this massive skyscraper
measures 1730 feet or 527 metres Chicago
is a city that literally rose from ashes
and it’s architecture is an indication
of the city’s creativity and innovation