Wolkenkratzer No. 17
by Yannick Tylle - © Corbis. All Rights Reserved. - © Yannick Tylle/Corbis
Chicago skyline view from John Hancock Center
16 Mar 2012, Chicago, Illinois, USA --- The architecture of Chicago has influenced and reflected the history of American architecture. The city of Chicago, Illinois features prominent buildings in a variety of styles by many important architects. Since most buildings within the downtown area were destroyed by the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, Chicago buildings are noted for their originality rather than their antiquity. --- Image by © Yannick Tylle/Corbis