The Grid is a set of imaginary lines that have been emblazoned onto the land itself. From Chicago streets to county roads, Isaac Newton’s coordinate grid is a fact of life for anyone who lives in Chicago Land. This is final episode in a four part series.

Who invented the Chicago city block? We just don't know, so we make some educated guesses. But we do know that Edward Brennan invented the Chicago address system!

Chicago Land relies on audience contributions: https://www.patreon.com/chicago_land

Check out Soma’s creative projects:

Stoned Succubus: https://www.instagram.com/stoned_succubus_band

Somatosensation: https://www.instagram.com/somatosensation

More music from Chris Robbin’ (Chicago Land Theme composer):

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3o358VkcDy0OGAyUzruVRA

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Xavier also writes about cities when he feels like it:

https://www.substack.com/@articulata