Chicago if it were across the river from Manhattan
Jan 1, 2025 · Post on the Reddit/interstingasf*ck posted by u/sabatoa. The 3rd and 4th images demonstrate how NYC dwarfs Chicago.
British Petroleum Chems Goes To Chicago Not Houston
Oct 29, 2004 · I heard that BP made it decision about its a couple of its chemical divisions. Houston and Chicago were competing to be the new headquarters. Chicago won. I'll post more information if I get any.
Regent Square: Mixed-Use On Allen Parkway At Dunlavy St.
Jan 23, 2007 · Houston and Chicago are cities that blossomed at different times. Cars were not anywhere near an every family item in 1920. And yet Chicago has close to 3M people in 1920. Houston was less than 150K. Comparing investments in recreation between a 3M city and a150k city is leagues apart considering the differences.
Historic Houston Restaurants - Page 22 - Historic Houston - HAIF ...
Sep 13, 2004 · The Chicago Pizza Company - 4100 Mandell. Chaucer's - 5020 Montrose. Cody's (really a jazz club) - 3400 Montrose. Mrs. Me's Cafe - Dunlavy at Indiana. La Bodega - 2402 Mandell. Weinerschnitzel - Westheimer at Commonwealth. Spud-U-Like - 416 Westheimer. Butera's - 5019 Montrose and the Grocery Store on Bissonet. Matt Garner's Bar-b-que - Gray ...
Big Franks Chicago Style Hot Dogs - Houston Architecture
May 9, 2007 · Well, they did have other kinds of dogs at Big Frank's besides the Chicago style ones - IIRC, there was a "Texas-style" one with chili and cheese. I've never been too fond of the Chicago-style dogs myself, but I used to eat at both the Kirby and the Montrose locations of Big Frank's semi-regularly, and they made a pretty good hot dog.
Flood Diversion Tunnels - Houston and the Environment - HAIF
Dec 12, 2024 · The Chicago version (officially called "TARP," but everyone just calls it "Deep Tunnel") has been under construction for 50 years now. Don't expect a quick solution. Don't expect a quick solution. It was always a bit unnerving to see manhole covers (actually, they're just grates) big enough to swallow a car.
The Republic: 46-Story Office Tower - Page 2 - Austin - HAIF
Aug 26, 2011 · "The Republic tower, one of Austin's tallest office building, has reached nearly 50 percent occupancy. The Republic is shaping up to be lawyer central, with Chicago-based Kirkland and Ellis having committed to occupy 137,000 square feet of the building. Austin's Vista Equity Partners has also leased 200,000 square feet."
George R. Brown Convention Center Redevelopment, Office …
Jan 19, 2005 · Chicago currently has a 76-story tower under construction, but you'd never know it if you didn't subscribe to the neighborhood alderman's newsletter. It's just a different scale. The only part where you may be on to something is that a number of the large tower owners are having financial problems, and that's a good reason to put the ...
What's the furthest distance from which you've viewed Houston's …
Feb 12, 2015 · I saw some photos of the skylines of NYC and Chicago taken 30-40 miles away, and it got me to wondering how far away from downtown you have viewed Houston's skyline. The furthest point north from which I've been able to make out Houston's skyline is I-45 at Cypresswood, which is about 20 miles from downtown.
How Do You Define A Low-Rise, High-Rise, Etc.
Dec 22, 2005 · Officially, a skyscraper is at least six stories tall with a steel frame and elevators, which pretty much describes the world's first skyscraper, built in Chicago. But many consider that definition out of date. In my opinion, it varies with geography. In Oshkosh, Wisconsin six stories would still be a skyscraper. In New York it's an afterthought.