About Sharon Woodhouse Expertise Chicago travel, tourism, neighborhoods, food/entertainment, some history, moving/visiting advice, local culture. I own a company that publsihes books on the Chicago area and its history, and I`ve written 3 editions (latest one, 1999) of an insider`s budget guide to Chicago, titles,
Expert: Sharon Woodhouse Date: 4/23/2004 Subject: RESIDENTIAL STREET MEASUREMENT
Question HOW LONG IS A GENERAL RESIDENTIAL BLOCK IN "FEET" MEASUREMENT?
PLEASE LET MK KNOW AND THANKS!
Answer Maria,
In Chicago, there are usually 8 blocks to a mile. If there are 5,280 feet in a mile, that's 660 feet per standard block.
Hope this helps.
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