How do you change brick to look like Old Chicago Brick?




I have a reddish/orange brick fireplace - large - we had a bad house fire in February and the Restoration Company has cleaned the face with a soda blast - I would like to change that to look like what is called Old Chicago Brick - can any one help me with a how to?
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Here are 3 techniques that might help:
https://www.hunker.com/13413669/how-to-make-a-brick-wall-look-old
Please send a picture of the Chicago Brick style. Thanks
White Wash
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/walls/change-your-brick-to-farmhouse-style-30799464
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/how-to-white-wash-your-fireplace-or-brick-2103998
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/how-to-white-wash-brick-6137247
Change Your Brick to Farmhouse Style in a Day
How to White Wash Your Fireplace or Brick
White Washing Brick
My brick fireplace was white washed by the previous owner and it looked pink.
Therefore, I would consider that a “straight white” will make the orange a lighter orange. If you want a color shift, I would think about that.