And yet, none have caused the commotion the Chicago Rat Hole sparked a few months ago.
While the buzz may have died down with time, the rat hole still prompted visits and tributes.
Unfortunately, its tale has come to an end…at least for now.
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A few days ago, the city of Chicago extracted the sidewalk section where a rodent left its mark.
Given the notoriety, the goal was to remove it intact.
The Chicago Rat Hole was located in the Roscoe Village neighborhood.
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Hundreds of eager visitors would stretch down the block.
Scott Waguespack, who represents the area, told theChicago Tribune.
Its a piece of city infrastructure.
The Chicago Rat Hole Memorial at night, a few hours after the cement/plaster had been cleared. (Photo: Piemadd viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0)
The Chicago Rat Hole Memorial at night, a few hours after the cement/plaster had been cleared.
