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Transit Tees Chicago 1893: The City Beautiful Tile Game

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1/8/2024

We all know the kind of person who radiates Chicago City pride in everything they wear and believe. For those who hold a special place in their hearts for Chicago history, the World’s Fair of 1893 is an enchanting chapter. Transit Tees offers the ideal gift to celebrate this passion. Introducing “Chicago 1893: The City Beautiful,” where you’ll engage in a spirited competition with your peers to contribute to the reconstruction of Chicago, gearing up for the grandeur of the World’s Exposition in 1893. Strategically place your Workers to construct Neighborhoods, Rails, Parks, Boulevards, and Monuments, all while vying to position your Alderman in the most influential Ward in the City. It’s more than a game; it’s a journey through the captivating history of Chicago.

In October of 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned a path nearly four miles long through the heart of the City. The destruction was extensive, but it created an opportunity to rebuild Chicago as a modern city. When Chicago was chosen as the location for The World’s Columbian Exposition to be held there was a surge of effort to beautify the city and improve its infrastructure in anticipation of hosting travelers from all over the world. 

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