Meigs Field

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Key Takeaways:

  • Meigs Field was a beloved Chicago airport, showcased through a series of images.
  • The airport underwent demolition, which was controversially ordered by Mayor Daley.
  • The article provides a visual retrospective of Meigs Field, from its operational state to its destruction.
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A look back at the beloved Chicago airport.

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Meigs Field control tower
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Meigs Field terminal building
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Meigs Field a few days after destruction ordered by Mayor Daley
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Meigs Field after the demolition of the airport **Read more on the status of Meigs Field here.
** (Photo by Lee Hogan)

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