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This was the first runway built following the City of Chicago's acquisition of the airport, and the first to be built with jet aircraft in mind. Three of the four original 1943 runways were later modified for jet use. Runway 14R-32L was part of a 1950s master plan that envisioned six tangential, non-intersecting runways arranged in 3 sets of parallels. With its commissioning, O'Hare possessed parallel runways with enough lateral separation to allow the airport to become one of the first to accommodate simultaneous instrument approaches in low visibility. The runway was originally 8,000' in length and a generous 200' wide (all other ORD runways are presently 150' wide). By 1958 it was extended to 8,800', by 1962 to 11,600' and by 1991 to its present length of 13,000'. This very long length allows heavy widebody jets to depart on hot summer days with full loads. It was the undisputed "main runway" until the 1969 construction of what is now Runway 10-28. As east-west operations have increased and new runways are gradually being built at ORD in that orientation, 14R-32L is gradually losing its relative imporatnace, though in 2009 it still serves an important role, primarily as a departure facility in "West" airfield operations. As construction of new Runway 10C-28C progresses, it is planned that 14R-32L will be shortened to its 1958-1962 length of 8,800', eliminating its intersections with any other runway and preserving its utility for northwest departures and occasional southeast landings. It is slated for eventual decommissioning when all future runways and a west terminal complex are complete, although doing so will reduce airfield capacity in strong crosswind situations.

This is one of the original four runways of the 1943-built Orchard Place airfield, which was a manufacturing facility for WWII transports. The other three original strips are now known as 4L-22R and 9R-27L and Taxiway GG, the former Runway 18-36 that was decommissioned in 2003. Built as Runway 14-32, it originally was about 5,700' in length, by the late 1950s it was extended to about 7,800', and by the mid-1960s it achieved its current length of 10,003' (+/- 3'). When Runway 14R-32L opened in 1955, this runway became 14L-32R. The runway has gradually decreased in operational importance, but it still has a role in certain wind and visibility conditions. When new Runway 10C-28C opens in 2011, Runway 14L-32R is expected to be closed. However, in the 1950s and 1960s, this runway and its parallel sibling 14R-32R were by far the two most important ones, handling a majority of O'Hare's traffic. Together, they were among the very first in the world to be certified for simultaneous parallel instrument approaches in very low visibility. Landings in the northwest (32R) direction are now rare.

This is one of the original four runways of the 1943-built Orchard Place airfield, which was a manufacturing facility for WWII transports. The other three original strips are now known as 14L-32R and 9R-27L and Taxiway GG, the former Runway 18-36 that was decommissioned in 2003. Built as Runway 4-22, it originally was about 5,500' in length, and by the mid-1960s it was extended to its present length of 7,500'. When Runway 4R-22L opened in 1971, this runway became 4L-22R. The runway is the most mono-directional of all at O'Hare. Takeoffs are very common in the northeast (4L) direction, and landings are equally routine in the southwest (22R) direction. You will only see 22R departures during very strong southwest winds, and 4L landings are the most rare operation.

This is the first of four entirely new east-west runways planned for O'Hare. From 1960 until this runway was opened in 2008, whenever visibility or clouds were low, the airport could only accommodate simultaneous landings on two runways. Now aircraft can arrive in triple parallel on 27L/27R/28 or, more rarely, on 10/9L/9R. Departures can be performed on tangent cross runways. The next runway to open, in 2011, will be new 10C-28C just south of existing 10-28. Runways 14L-32R and 14R-32L, the 1960s backbone of the airfield, are planned for eventual decommissioning.

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The name "the Loop" is from the old streetcar loop that pre-dated the EL tracks.

The bridge is raised on the West bank of the River, pointing East. In the movie, the bridge is raised on the left of the screen, pointing to the right. This means the Batcave is South of the Bridge.

Photo is public domain (from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Digital Visual Library).

Now called Holzkopf's. Still a great neighbourhood Butcher.

Families Together CoOperative Nursery School, the Together Program (playgroups) and Little Learners Musikgarten also use this building.

Kim's Hardware is in the adjacent bldg to the N. This building is a market.

mt. greenwood is just a bunch of elitist bridgeport wannabe's. they think they're the best thing since sliced bread. one of the most racially intolerant neighborhoods in the city. very few minorities seen in the area.

Great food at a great price!

Is Ms. Trent still teaching dancing there?

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This building is supposed to be famine in design. It’s one of my favorites if not my favorite.

Great Temple, I used to go here years ago.

the store is closed temporarily for a couple years