It’s History

In this episode, we explore the unique transportation design at O’Hare International Airport, where airplanes cross highways on bridges built for cars. Discover how Chicago’s layered infrastructure, including elevated trains and underground freight tunnels, led to the construction of these aircraft bridges over the Kennedy Expressway. Built in the 1960s to support jets like the Boeing 747, these structures enabled O’Hare to expand while preserving essential roadways, demonstrating the city's commitment to being America's transportation crossroads.

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Explore the Casa Grande Domes in Arizona, unique structures with a fascinating history of abandonment. This video delves into their past and the potential reasons for their desertion, accompanied by a tour highlighting their current state.

IT’S HISTORY presents weekly tales of American Urban Decay, hosted by Ryan Socash.

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Discover the incredible history of the Sutro Baths in San Francisco—once a thriving getaway for the working class, filled with amenities, now standing as crumbling ruins. Join host Ryan Socash in this episode of IT’S HISTORY as we explore the tales of American urban decay.

Scriptwriter: Imana Schoch
Editor: Oliwia Tracz
Host: Ryan Socash

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The United States has the largest, most advanced military on the planet, leading to the retirement of older aircraft. This video explores the fate of these planes, focusing on the Airplane Graveyard at the Davis-Monthan Base in Tucson, Arizona, commonly known as the Boneyard. This facility houses thousands of aircraft, many at their final resting place and serves as a significant tourist attraction. The video reviews notable planes stored there, including the B-29 Superfortress, B-36 Peacemaker, B-52, F-4 Phantom, and F-14 Tomcat.

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Discover the intriguing story of New York's Lost Highline, exploring the rich history of railroads in the city, the dangers of street-level trains, and the transformative removal of those tracks. Witness the decline of train transportation and the activism surrounding New York’s High Line, which ultimately led to an order for its demolition. Experience the remarkable journey of rezoning the High Line as a city park, preserving its legacy for future generations, and uncover what remains of the High Line in modern-day New York.

## Timeline:
00:00 - What is New York’s Lost Highline?
00:36 - The History of Railroads in New York City
02:16 - The Dangers of New York’s Street level Trains
03:45 - The Removal of New York’s street-level tracks
05:48 - The downfall of train transportation
06:51 - Activism around New York’s High Line
07:34 - New York’s Order to Demolish the High Line
08:39 - Rezoning the High Line as a city park
09:59 - What remains of New York’s High Line in Modern Day?

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