Chicago as possible site for Olympics
I was excited to read the news last night that Chicago was picked over Los Angeles as the site nominated by the U.S. for the 2016 Olympics. How cool would it be to live near the Olympics, if Chicago happens to win the international bid? I think Chicago is a great choice (prejudice aside). Chicago has a history of making very big things happen. Think of the famous 1893 Columbian Exposition. I’ve known about that event for most of my life but never really understood how important and “big” that whole event was until I read the excellent book, The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America. I am particularly excited by the prospect of new venues built in and around Washington Park near my old stomping grounds at the University of Chicago, which was a key part of Chicago’s bid. Interestingly, my place of work (and even some people in my department) is playing a key supporting role in trying to make this dream happen for Chicago.
. I am particularly excited by the prospect of new venues built in and around Washington Park near my old stomping grounds at the University of Chicago, which was a key part of Chicago’s bid. Interestingly, my place of work (and even some people in my department) is playing a key supporting role in trying to make this dream happen for Chicago.Link to Chicago is U.S. candidate to host 2016 Games – Yahoo! News
