These pretty kitties killed and ate as many as 135 railway workers.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.

One-of-a-kind preserved ruins of an abandoned 1880s church in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.

The famous author's birthplace is preserved in a town that he once described as narrow-minded.

A display of magnificent stained glass windows is the first exhibit of its kind.

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

The last masonry skyscraper ever built reveals a transitional moment in architectural history.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

Home to a protest movement, a bombing, and a dramatic change in labor history.

A Japanese temple, old German townhouses, and public chess tables offer a peaceful escape from the bustle of the North Side.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

This small, but long-running hobby club has built one of the largest model rail lines in the US.

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

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

Combination beer garden and music venue in the heart of Wicker Park.

A European-style bath house in Chicago.

A hot dog stand where the heads are just as hot as the dogs.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

This shop for all your super spy needs hides an educational secret.

A beloved Chicago music venue offering cold beer and lots of “Friendly."

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.