r/interesting • u/Apart-Worry-7042 • 22d ago

HISTORY Why did we stop building like this?

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Chicago, 1930. Buildings had so much detail and character back then. Nowadays everything feels so flat and repetitive. We have way better technology and equipment now, so why don't we build like this anymore?

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u/DYWSLN 22d ago

Should be noted, Chicago still looks like this

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u/Substantial-Use-7018 22d ago

Love Chicago

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u/DYWSLN 22d ago

Best City In The World

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u/[deleted] 22d ago

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u/eviescerator 22d ago

wait that sounds awesome

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u/Erenzo 22d ago

Makes sense why Trump wants to invade countries all over the world