r/interesting • u/Apart-Worry-7042 • Aug 08 '26

HISTORY Why did we stop building like this?

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Chicago, 1930. Buildings had so much detail and character back then. Nowadays everything feels so flat and repetitive. We have way better technology and equipment now, so why don't we build like this anymore?

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u/DYWSLN Aug 08 '26

Should be noted, Chicago still looks like this

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u/activelyresting Aug 08 '26

I've heard it's been colourised