Monthly Archives: March 2011
Day 69: Thoughts for Japan
I know that the goal of this blog was to showcase the great things around Chicago since I love this city so much, but I also have a great respect for other cities around the world. One of my favorite … Continue reading
Day 68: Along the Museum Campus
This photo was taken in the museum campus, which lies in the Southeast corner of Grant Park. The museum campus was created to transform the vicinity of the museums (Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium) into a pedestrian-friendly park … Continue reading
Day 67: Along the Lakefront Trail
This photo was taken along the Lakefront Trail and shows a little glimpse into the weekend city life– biking along the trail, traffic on Lake Shore Drive and the beautiful skyline in the background. (Click here for map of trails)
Day 66: The Trump Tower- A Different View
Back in January I posted a picture of the Trump Tower in Chicago. This too, is the Trump Tower… just a different view of the building–one which I feel may sometimes be overlooked by the average person. This photo was … Continue reading
Day 65: Alexander Hamilton
The Alexander Hamilton statue was built in 1940 and is located on Stockton and Cannon in Lincoln Park. Designed by John Angel with a cost of $1M dollars to produce, the statue was commissioned by Kate Sturgis Buckingham. She considered Hamilton “one of the least appreciated great … Continue reading
Day 64: In the Reflection
In honor of a special person’s birthday today, I decided to post this photo since I know that she really loves this one. This photo was taken using a tripod and shows the reflection of the skyline in the windows … Continue reading
Day 63: Dismissed
So you might have noticed by now that I have quite a few photos of firefighters, firehouses, fireboats and the memorials to fallen firefighters. In admiration of the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to saving the lives … Continue reading
Day 62: Storm Brewing
This was a picture taken along the Lakefront Trail right before a storm hit. I like the way the dark clouds were rolling in over the blue sky and turned the skyline into a silhouette to the background.
Day 61: Abandoned yet Beautiful
This is a building that is located on Exchange Ave in Chicago, right near the Entry Gate to the Union Stockyards. Formerly the home of Chicago Steaks Co., the building now stands abandoned. You can see the cracked paint and … Continue reading
Day 60: Chicago Temple Building
The Chicago Temple Building is located on Washington St. right next to Cook Daley Plaza Civic Center and is the home of the United Methodist Church of Chicago. It was built in 1922, by architects Holabird and Roche and designed in the … Continue reading
Showcasing Chicago One Image at a Time 