Our newest initiative, Inman Local, will be launching on November 2 to six markets: Chicago, Washington D.C., Miami, Houston, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Leading up to the launch date, we’ll be getting you acquainted with the history and personality of each locale.
First up is Chicago — the Windy City.
The Wrigley Building was the first office building to have air conditioning.
In the 1850s, Chicago was hydraulically lifted several feet to fix a sewer drainage problem.
Every St. Patrick’s Day, the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers dye the Chicago River green.
The Twinkie was invited in Chicago during The Great Depression.
The first McDonald’s franchise opened in Des Plaines, a suburb of Chicago.
The first baton-twirling contest was held at the Chicagoland Music Festival in 1935.
Batman lives in Chicago — sort of.
So, Chicagoans, what fun facts do you think others should know about your city? Share them below, and join us November 2 for the launch of Inman Local.
