The secrets of Chicago’s water cribs 🏙️
The History of Chicago's waterworks highlights significant human engineering feats, including the intricate tunnels under Lake Michigan, the creation of artificial islands known as water cribs, the el...
15 Jul 23min
Why did NYC abandon its trolley network?
Discover the story of New York's lost trolley network and uncover a great American crime in this episode of "Tales of Urban Decay" with host Ryan Socash. This video presents a weekly exploration of ...
12 Jul 13min
Behind the billboards: The real One Times Square
Discover the history of One Times Square, located at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. This iconic landmark is renowned for its annual New Year's Eve ball drop, dra...
8 Jul 17min
Why Gowanus Canal needs our attention now
The Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, New York, has a complex history reflecting urban transformation in America. Originally a peaceful tidal inlet, it was dredged in the 19th century to serve as an industri...
7 Jul 20min
How the Sears Tower changed Chicago forever
The Willis Tower (originally the Sears Tower) is a 108-story skyscraper in Chicago, designed by architect Bruce Graham and engineer Fazlur Rahman Khan. Opened in 1973, it was the world's tallest build...
6 Jul 23min
Why did Florida's 7-mile bridge face disaster?
The Seven Mile Bridge, part of the 110-mile Ocean Highway, connects the Florida Keys to the mainland. This engineering marvel was once the longest continuous concrete bridge in the world. The original...
5 Jul 13min
Why is the Salton Sea a national disgrace?
Once one of the nation’s premier resorts, the Salton Sea welcomed millions of guests to its idyllic shores each year. Today, it has been reduced to a barren, toxic wasteland, growing saltier yearly. T...
2 Jul 18min
