FROM THE ARCHIVES - Chicago's Old Main Post Office

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For many coming into the city from the west, the drive on the Eisenhower Expressway under that massive building at Van Buren is truly a sight to behold, but few seem to know much about its history. Today we’re talking about Chicago's Old Main Post Office.

Originally released in September 2021.

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