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Cows on parade was an exhibit of nearly 300 lifesized fiberglass cows which artists transformed into works of art. Text on cover states map shows chicago transit authority bus, l, subway lines, and connecting suburban bus routes. This neighborhood of chicagos street art is strung along milwaukee ave from wicker park going northwest 2. Request choose chicagos musthave guide to the citys attractions, dining, hotels, events, and more and start planning your trip to chicago. The chicago public art collection includes more than 500 works of art exhibited in over 150 municipal facilities around the city, such as police stations, libraries, and cta stations. Chicago hotels chicago travel chicago vacation chicago loop chicago illinois chicago transit authority train map metro map subway map transit maps official map.
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