"NowThen" visual template, capturing Chicago's journey from past to present. Left side: a detailed painting of 1837 Chicago in grayscale, evoking nostalgia, with old-fashioned typography. Right side: a sharp, contemporary photo of the Chicago skyline, rich in colors, complemented by sleek, modern typography. A central fading gradient represents the time transition, enhancing the template's storytelling aspect. Created Using: grayscale and color contrast, sketching and photography blend, detailed cityscapes, artistic fading effects, texture juxtaposition, period-appropriate and modern font styles, visual storytelling elements, thematic coherence --ar 16:9  --s 250