Touring Chicago’s Modern Architecture

Bob meets with architectural historian Susan Benjamin to tour five buildings in Chicago, the birthplace of the skyscraper.

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Bob meets with architectural historian Susan Benjamin to tour five buildings in Chicago, the birthplace of the skyscraper.

Clips in Two-Family Greystone

Finishing the Tour and Summing Up the Budget

Touring the Finished Interior

Touring the Finished Exterior and Basement

Adding a Creative Touch to Vinyl Flooring

Clips in Plans Discussed and Demolition Begins

Demolition Work Starts

Discussing Plans with the Architect

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Clips in Two-Family Greystone

Congoleum Factory Tour

A Sail-Wire Stair Rail and Rag-Painting the Basement

Landscaping the Front Garden

Installing an Authentic Iron Fence

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Excavation and Foundation Work

Tour of the Victorian Interior

Reviewing Plans for Updating the Victorian

Demolition and Reconstruction of Victorian Foundation