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Chicago was raised in the 19th century, and in some cases buildings were raised while people were inside going about their business: https://en.wikipedia.org/w
by AlbertCory 3y ago
Chicago was raised in the 19th century, and in some cases buildings were raised while people were inside going about their business:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raising_of_Chicago https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raising_of_Chicago
- telesilla 3y agoAnd even turned one 90 degrees while everyone worked inside without interruption. https://www.openculture.com/2021/04/when-the-indiana-bell-building-was-rotated-90-while-everyone-worked-inside-in-1930.html https://www.openculture.com/2021/04/when-the-indiana-bell-bu...
- Animats 3y agoSo was Galveston, Texas.[1] By 17 feet. [1] https://www.galvestonhistorycenter.org/research/grade-raising https://www.galvestonhistorycenter.org/research/grade-raisin...