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Photos Of Abandoned Chicago Buildings May Leave You Speechless

Darris Lee Harris said viewers often are amazed by his pictures of empty structures.

About this feature

The Block Club is DNAinfo Chicago's blog. It's a place for fun things we see on the internet — or in the neighborhoods. Feel free to loiter.

Downtown »

In connection with an exhibit, the lips would have been around the city for "millions of selfies."

Humboldt Park »

The monster dog weighed in at 15 glorious pounds — before the fixings, including a pint of celery salt.

South Shore »

Nate Marshall, of South Shore, came upon Nate Marshall, of Denver. They don't have much in common.

South Loop »

Nothing says spring like bird eggs hatching throughout the city.

Downtown »

VIDEO: The yellow-bellied sapsucker got to see Downtown Chicago.

Downtown »

Little-known Jean Baptiste Beaubien, a fur trader, built his home 200 years ago.

Lincoln Square »

We turned to a pro for tips on how to make your own Peeps and, spoiler alert, they're delicious.

Jefferson Park »

A woman on trial in 1932 managed to persuade a court that her Higgins Avenue home was haunted.

Logan Square »

The old photo, taken in 1947, was taken about a decade before the Kennedy Expy. was built.

Downtown »

Chicago sets the "standard" when it comes to fire hydrants.

Wicker Park »

"We've noticed for three years that the nets were bad. Last summer, they got a lot worse," man said.

Downtown »

Dropped waists and loose, flowing skirts were big in Chicago that year, the video shows.

Albany Park »

Common ground is found in good-natured meeting between the two.