Help make Alexa smarter on Alexa Answers. Sign in with Amazon

Geography

Why is chicago nicknamed the windy city?

According to the article at www.worldatlas.com "The nickname "Windy City" in reference to Chicago appeared around 1876. It is believed to have been popularized by journalists used to mean the city was full of "windbags" or greedy people."

{{ relativeTimeResolver(1580343182471) }}
LIVE
Points points 85
Rating
Similar Questions
Sign in to view all similar questions
Geography • 1 Answer
ANSWER
Geography • 2 Answers
ANSWER
Geography • 2 Answers
ANSWER
Geography • 2 Answers
ANSWER
Geography • 1 Answer
ANSWER

Join Alexa Answers

Help make Alexa smarter and share your knowledge with the world

LEARN MORE

Help Center Conditions of Use Privacy Notice

© 2010 - 2022, Amazon.com, inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.