Chicago Today
Population 2,896,016
Third Largest City in US
Large buildings of steel.
Communication includes TV (5 stations), radio (17 stations), computer, fax, and cell phones.
Transportation includes cars, taxis, and buses.

Both Then and Now
Many people
Large city
crowded conditions

Chicago in 1871
Population 334,000
Streets, sidewalks, and most of its buildings were made of wood.
Communication includes newspapers, letters, and word of mouth.
Transportation includes horse, wagons, buggies, and foot.
Barns with hay and straw in the city.