An image of the Municipal Device, courtesy Chicago Public Library.
Now that we’re all in Phase 3, and we’re looking to stretch our legs some more, I thought it would be a fun opportunity to share this fascinating bit of history with you! Many of us are familiar with Chicago’s flag, but the Y, be it direct or reversed, is just as much a symbol of the city, and it’s also all over the place! Here’s where the actual Y in the design comes from. When you start looking for it, you won’t be able to stop seeing it. What a fun idea for a scavenger hunt!
Check out some more pictures here to get you started with your hunt.
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Here’s another piece of trivia:
So Chicago’s flag was mentioned. But do you know all of the symbolism in its design?
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And here’s something else you can learn about: My current listings!
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And now you’ll know even more interesting info from my neighborhood snapshot below! Check out and compare some of these facts and figures below from areas I know well, harvested from MRED (Midwest Real Estate Data) on June 13th, 2020. With 77 official neighborhoods in Chicago, plus dozens, if not hundreds, of surrounding suburbs (depending on who you ask), there’s a whole lot more info readily available.
In you have any questions on the information provided below, or you would like to learn about an another area, city or suburbs, please give me a call! 773-697-4474
Data harvested from MRED on June 13, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on June 13, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on June 13, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on June 13, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on June 13, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on June 13, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on June 13, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on June 13, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on June 13, 2020
Thanks again for reading! Take care of yourselves, and check in on your neighbors- especially the elderly and those with disabilities. If you’re under quarantine and need help with getting by, even if it’s just to have someone to talk to, let me know. I’ll find a way to help. Black Lives Matter.
And please remember, I always have time for you and your referrals!
Lori Dake, an Illinois Licensed Broker
www.LoriDake.com
P: (773) 697-4474
F: (773) 717-5500
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Kale Realty
2447 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
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