If you have a Chicago architecture question, Jennifer McElroy has answers
CHICAGO (CBS) -- They enthrall and inspire us: Chicago's structures big and small, old and new.
And amid our wonder, we might have questions: What is that at the top of this building. What is this design?
There's a source for bite-sized answers in this fast-paced world.
It's Jennifer McElroy, the Chicago Architecture Center's social media director.
McElroy puts together short, easy-to-understand, videos and posts them on all the social media platforms.
Like, the Architecture Word Of The Day. For example: What is the definition of cantilever?
"I think a lot of people might think architecture is elitist, that's it's high-brow or something that not everyone can be a part of, and through social media I'm hoping to invite more people," McElroy said. "I'm hoping to open this world of architecture to everybody."
Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge to her posts. She's been a docent for the Chicago Architecture Center. She captured attention when--in one year alone--she went on 85 of the Center's tours.
On Tik Tok, she's happily able to provide the answer to this question: Was the first skyscraper built in Chicago?
"I think all Chicagoans inherently have passion for architecture in our city," McElroy said. "It's in our history; it's in our blood. It's here, the hub of architecture."
Through her passion she offers history and explanations about Chicago's architecture that is admired and studied around the world and is also a source of hometown pride.
Jennifer McElroy is planning many more videos.
"I'm going to until there's nothing left to talk about, which is never."