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(Not Just) Another Brick in the Wall

Source: 99% Invisible ·

Historically, Chicago common bricks were known as the ugliest bricks in the world. Made from glacial clay deposits that the city sits atop of, production of Chicago commons dramatically expanded after the Great Fire and helped the city rebuild with fire-resistant materials. Today you can spot Chicago commons all over the city but most often

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