Places bluestorm1738 Wants to Go

The young Black revolutionary was killed before getting to see a non-segregated pool in his hometown.

The clothes-washing king doubles as a community center with some unusual features, including an aviary filled with finches.

What was once one of the country's largest confectionary plants is now an abandoned ruin, but is still pretty sweet.

Chicago’s incendiary role in the labor movement.

A spectacular remnant of an Adler and Sullivan masterpiece that was destroyed in 1972.

Location of the Real World's disastrous, and protested, eleventh season.

Once an ornate movie theater remade by Catholic Charities.

Odd, decrepit fountain honors Chicago author who had mixed feelings about his hometown.

Landmark Chicago building narrowly avoided destruction.

G.V. Black, the Father of Modern Dentistry, keeps an eternal eye on Chicagoan’s teeth from his perch in Lincoln Park.

A Chicago Movie Palace Lost to Time.

This titanic Catholic church in Chicago is also a refuge of the fictional cult-favorite wizard detective Harry Dresden.

Once at the center of U.S. finance, the historic Trading Room was meticulously recreated piece by piece and rebuilt in the Art Institute.

Chicago was once a major hub of film production, but being silent film you don’t hear much about it.

Where dioramas can follow you home.

This cheerfully-named branch of the Chicago River is the fetid result of years of blood, entrails, and meatpacking waste.

You can take a class, browse the library, or visit the lavish lair of an international men's humor society.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

No one knows how many bodies are in this vault in a Chicago public park.

A goddess-topped water fountain in Chicago was created thanks to the dreams of a thirsty newsboy.

In one Chicago park, a trio of werewolves are waiting to devour their fallen brethren.

An intricate and amazing house built by architect Karl Junker.

A toy store with a century-long history preserves the craftsmanship of playthings of the past.