Julia Buccola Petta's body was peculiarly well-preserved when it was exhumed six years after her death.

While he no longer has an eatery to give him context, this off-brand Paul Bunyan still holds his giant hot dog with pride.

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

Orthodox church partially financed by Tsar Nicolas II.

This bronze sculpture on a former squash court marks the secret origins of the Atomic Age.

An eccentric park and pool.

This landmark of the Chicago silent film industry may not be in the picture business anymore but it still stands proudly.

A boat ride through utter darkness, lit only by headlamps, reveals an emerald green pool locals believe is sacred.

Where old school Polish Chicago and young hipster Chicago live side by side.

The iconic Chicago sculpture hides a beautiful and easily overlooked plaque on the backside.

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.