Second City, City of Broad Shoulders, City in a Garden, Gem of the Prairie, The City That Works…
…The Windy City.
There’s some debate as to the origin of this last epithet. Some say it was popularized by the long-winded and boastful speeches that were given in support of Chicago hosting the 1893 World’s Fair; others claim it had been used at least a decade earlier in reference to the “refreshing lake breezes.”
Decide for yourself. In both of these pictures, the umbrella is opened as far as it will go:
Refreshing lake breezes, my ass.
Incidentally, I had to leave the umbrella out, since it is apparently just perfect for playing Ambush.
Posted 11 September 2006
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