Chicago is both rich in history and beauty. Chicago was rebuilt completely after the The Great Fire on Sunday, October 8, 1871. It started at around 9 p.m. and amazingly jumped the south river branch at around about 1:30 in the morning. The fire had stopped Monday and what had may have started around DeKoven Street on Chicago's west side had finally been put out, leaving flames all the way to Fullerton Avenue. Three hundred Chicagoans were dead, 90,000 were homeless, and the cost in property damage was $200 million. It was rebuilt and finished in record time; by 1875 it was hardly evident that there had been a devastating fire almost 4 years before. It was a great opportunity for architects to try out new styles in a large city.
One of the only buildings standing after the fire had been the water tower; now next to it is a new building: Water Tower Place, which is a great place to shop (or if you love chocolate like me) you can stop by the new Hershey's Chicago.
At the Water Tower Place, where there are hundreds of shops to browse through no matter who you are, you will surely find something that you like (http://www.shopwatertower.com/html/index10.asp) The Hershey's Chicago located at 822 North Michigan Ave. is a great place for kids and adults who have a bit of a sweet tooth. Whether you are becoming a hershey worker for a day or just indulging in the wonderful array of sweets and of course chocolate (http://www.hersheys.com/discover/chicago.asp). Both are located on the wonderful Magnificent Mile. (http://www.themagnificentmile.com/) Whether you want to shop at the high end stores like Burberry and Louis Vuitton or if you go for something more causal like Nike's huge store, the Magnificent Mile has it all. If you are more into gadgets, then there is an Apple store and a Garmin. When you get hungry there are restaurants like Bandars and Bistro 110. If you want something more laid back then you could go to the ESPN Zone or California Pizza Kitchen. When you are ready to relax and hit the sack and sleep at the Marriott Hotel (on 540 North Michigan Ave.) or the Renaissance Chicago Hotel (on 1 West Wacker Drive). Michigan Ave. has 3.3 million square feet of retail space, 460 stores, 275 restaurants, two unique museums and entertaining attractions to more than 22 million visitors each year.
Don't forget to stop by Navy Pier for more than 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, restaurants and attractions. It is fun for friends and family. With it's amazing history it is a must see for anyone who is a first time Chicagoan. Navy Pier was built to be the largest pier, [for this time period(1920s)] with both shipping and entertainment. After it's decline during the depression, it was not until the late 1990s that it was fully restored. No longer used for shipping, it is now a great entertainment destination for everyone.
With an IMAX where you can enjoy some great movies and a bite to eat; whether cotton candy or some popcorn, you will feel like a kid again (and you will have tons of fun if you really are a kid). When you take a ride on the giant ferris wheel or enjoy the other games and other attractions. Where ever you are in Chicago, you are sure to have a blast. Make sure you don't forget to stop by Oak Park and say hi! Text: Casey C., Banner: Nina S, Julian Middle School Navy Pier Photo: M,. Becky. chibeckym19.jpg 20 May 2005.
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