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Chicago is the Windy City, the Second City, the crown jewel of the Midwest. It is the center of action in its region, it totally dominates its state, and it is a powerhouse unequaled by any city not on the coasts. It is a cultural and economic Mecca, and it has an identity that sets it apart from the few cities that have managed to outdo it.
Philadelphia is the primary city of its state (eclipsing Pittsburgh), and a major economic center. It has always been NYC's older brother, albeit the smaller and less well-known one. It doesn't have the clout Chicago has, but is still a huge cultural and economic center. More importantly, it is the birthplace of our nation, and thus our history is deeply rooted there. It has always played second fiddle to NYC, and always will, but is still a force to be reckoned with.
Chicago has deep dish and brisket. Philly has cheesesteaks and Italian ice.
Chicago has the Water Tower Building. Philly has City Hall.
Chicago has the Sears Tower and Hancock Buildings. Philly really has no answer to those.
Chicago is known for dieing the Chicago River green on St. Patrick's Day. Philadelphia is not as known for its Irish population despite having a larger Irish population.
Chicago has the Ukranian Village. Philly has the Italian Market.
Chicago had Daley. Philly had Rizzo.
Chicago has the Museum of Science and Industry. Philly has the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Chicago has a long history. Philly has a longer history.
Chicago has the Blues Brothers. Philly has Rocky Balboa.
Chicago has the El. Philly has trolleys.
Chicago has Gino's East. Philly has Pat's and Geno's.
Chicago has deep dish and brisket. Philly has cheesesteaks and Italian ice.
Chicago has the Water Tower Building. Philly has City Hall.
Chicago has the Sears Tower and Hancock Buildings. Philly really has no answer to those.
Chicago is known for dieing the Chicago River green on St. Patrick's Day. Philadelphia is not as known for its Irish population despite having a larger Irish population.
Chicago has the Ukranian Village. Philly has the Italian Market.
Chicago had Daley. Philly had Rizzo.
Chicago has the Museum of Science and Industry. Philly has the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Chicago has a long history. Philly has a longer history.
Chicago has the Blues Brothers. Philly has Rocky Balboa.
Chicago has the El. Philly has trolleys.
This an in interesting thread and when you think about, both cities seem to match up very well when it comes to cultural and iconic offerings. Probably more so than any other two cities being compared.
Chicago has deep dish and brisket. Philly has cheesesteaks and Italian ice.
Chicago has the Water Tower Building. Philly has City Hall.
Chicago has the Sears Tower and Hancock Buildings. Philly really has no answer to those.
Chicago is known for dieing the Chicago River green on St. Patrick's Day. Philadelphia is not as known for its Irish population despite having a larger Irish population.
Chicago has the Ukranian Village. Philly has the Italian Market.
Chicago had Daley. Philly had Rizzo.
Chicago has the Museum of Science and Industry. Philly has the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Chicago has a long history. Philly has a longer history.
Chicago has the Blues Brothers. Philly has Rocky Balboa.
Chicago has the El. Philly has trolleys.
Chicago has Gino's East. Philly has Pat's and Geno's.
Philly has no iconic skyscrapers to answer Hancock and sears tower? What about one liberty place and comcast center? Definitely two iconic skyscrapers that define philadelphia's skyline.
Philly has no iconic skyscrapers to answer Hancock and sears tower? What about one liberty place and comcast center? Definitely two iconic skyscrapers that define philadelphia's skyline.
Maybe when the Comcast I&T Center is completed, it will become Philly's stand-alone iconic skyscraper.
Chicago is the Windy City, the Second City, the crown jewel of the Midwest. It is the center of action in its region, it totally dominates its state, and it is a powerhouse unequaled by any city not on the coasts. It is a cultural and economic Mecca, and it has an identity that sets it apart from the few cities that have managed to outdo it.
Philadelphia is the primary city of its state (eclipsing Pittsburgh), and a major economic center. It has always been NYC's older brother, albeit the smaller and less well-known one. It doesn't have the clout Chicago has, but is still a huge cultural and economic center. More importantly, it is the birthplace of our nation, and thus our history is deeply rooted there. It has always played second fiddle to NYC, and always will, but is still a force to be reckoned with.
Good thread, and very tough call.
Google images for "Chicago icons" gives you...
The Chicago Theater
The Mag Mile
Cloud Gate
Navy Pier
Michael Jordan
Da Bears
Wrigley Field
Skyline
Water Tower Building
Buckingham Fountain
The El
Google images for "Philadelphia icons" gives you...
Liberty Bell
City Hall
Independence Hall
Rocky Balboa/Art Museum
Love Park
Benjamin Franklin
Geno's
Eagles
Broad Street Bullies
Betsy Ross
Philly has no iconic skyscrapers to answer Hancock and sears tower? What about one liberty place and comcast center? Definitely two iconic skyscrapers that define philadelphia's skyline.
LOL. No. Those aren't really famous buildings. The Sears Tower is well-known because it was the tallest building in the U.S. (perhaps the world?) for a long time. The Hancock Building is an easily recognizable part of the Chicago skyline, which is considered no lower than the second best in the country. Philadelphia's skyline, while nice, is arguably behind a few other cities including San Francisco and Seattle. And for the most part, the Comcast Center doesn't ring bells the way the Sears Tower and Hancock Center do.
There aren't that many iconic skyscrapers in the U.S. anyway. You've got the ESB, Chrysler Building, OWTC, Sears Tower, Transamerica Building and maybe a couple of others. The Comcast Center is famous in the Delaware Valley but I wouldn't say that it's nationally known. I would think the Prudential Center in Boston is probably more recognizable.
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