Did Chicago Keep Growing in the 1900s?

Yes, Chicago grew significantly throughout the 1900s due to:

• Industrialization: Steel, meatpacking, manufacturing boomed.
• Immigration: Massive European influx boosted population and diversity.
• Annexation: City boundaries expanded, adding land and people.
• Transportation: Railroads, then automobiles, enhanced connectivity.
• Technology: Electricity, elevators, skyscrapers enabled density.
• Suburbanization: Suburbs grew as residents sought space while commuting to the city.

These forces made Chicago a major, diverse metropolis.