Monthly Archives: April 2011
Day 109: In Memory
Remember those firefighters who make the supreme sacrafice in the performace of their duties. This photo was taken of a memorial to Lt Edmond P. Coglianese and is located outside of the Engine Co. 98 firehouse.
Day 108: Emerging Trucks
This photo was taken at the loading dock of the Old Chicago Main Post Office. It reminds me of how busy of a hub the post office was to Chicago, with mail coming in and leaving in large volumes. Perhaps … Continue reading
Day 107: Fire Alarm Box
This is a photo of a fire alarm box outside of Engine Co. 98 on Chicago Ave. A fire alarm box is an outdoor device used for notifying a fire department of a fire. The first practical fire alarm system was … Continue reading
Day 106: Harrison Street Bridge
This is one of the newest of Chicago’s bascule bridges, with a 1960 construction date. It continues to use the the combination deck-pony truss design that had been in use in Chicago since 1922. The bridge’s truss details are nearly identical … Continue reading
Day 105: Into The Mist
This photo was taken along the lakefront path just north of Chicago Ave late in the day while the fog was still low and covering the city. Usually you can see the rest of the breakwater in the water but … Continue reading
Day 104: Old Chicago Main Post Office
Built in 1921, the Old Chicago Main Post Office is a nine-story-tall building in Chicago designed by Graham, Anderson, Probst & White. The official address of the Old Post office is 433 W. Van Buren, Chicago, IL. The original structure … Continue reading
Day 103: Chicago Life
I snapped this shot when I was wandering around downtown one weekend. I feel that the photo captures the life of the city: the old water tower, the water tower shopping center, the John Hancock building and the city skyline, … Continue reading
Day 102: Peeking Sun
This was taken from Chicago Ave and Lakeshore Drive (Gold Coast/River North neighborhood) of the sun peeking through the buildings on a foggy day. It was later in the afternoon and the fog was still hovering around much of the city, … Continue reading
Day 101: The Dearborn Station
The Dearborn Station, originally completed in 1885, with its 12 story Romanesque clock tower sets off the southern view of Dearborn Street and Polk can be seen from many blocks away. Its walls, hand made of red pressed brick and … Continue reading
Day 100: 100 Years Of Service
As this is my 100th post of the year, I wanted to post a picture of a firehouse that has served over 100 years of service. Engine Company 98 Firehouse was designed by architect C.F. Hermann and was built in … Continue reading
Showcasing Chicago One Image at a Time 