Jutting out into the waters of Lake Michigan just south of the Loop is Northerly Island Park, which is home to two curious buildings that harken back to the artificial peninsula’s history. Home to Chicago’s Meigs Field from 1948 to 2003, the spot that’s now the park was originally designed as such, in Daniel Burnham’s grand plan for Chicago. However the proximity to the offices of the Loop proved enticing to city planners and executives looking for hassle-free travel, and an airport was built. The airport was not universally adored….
