Monthly Archives: August 2011
Day 222: Riverwalk
Although there is nothing special about this picture, I was out enjoying the river walk and snapped this one. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Day 221: Christopher Wheatley
The Chicago Fire Department dedicated the latest addition to its arsenal to one of its own, fallen firefighter Christopher Wheatley. The new boat is the first boat the fire department has purchased in 60 years. In a surprising coincidence, the vessel was … Continue reading
Day 220: Chicago Lakefront’s Playground
Chicago Lakefront’s Playground is at Navy Pier. Consisting of rides and attractions, Navy Pier offers fun for the whole family. Here is the ferris wheel and swings in action at Navy Pier.
Day 219: Steven McNamee
On November 23, 1993, Candidate Firefighter Steven McNamee of the Chicago Fire Department died in the line of duty during a training accident at the Chicago Fire Academy. Candidates had been taught the proper method for jumping from a building … Continue reading
Day 218: Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse at sunset.
Day 217: The Nautical Theme
A daring piece of architecture for The Loop area, Aqua comes off more as a massive sculpture than as a residential block in the crowded heart of the city. The name “Aqua” is in keeping with the nautical theme most of … Continue reading
Day 216: Gondolas
Take a 7-minute ride on Navy Pier’s most visible attraction, the 150 foot-high Ferris wheel. Modeled after the very first Ferris wheel, which was built for Chicago’s 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, the Navy Pier Ferris wheel provides unparalleled views of the Chicago … Continue reading
Day 215: Centennial Fountain
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s Centennial Fountain and it’s Water Arch over the Chicago River commemorate the District’s 100 years of protecting the water supply of Lake Michigan and the health of the people of Chicago and suburban Cook County. … Continue reading
Day 214: Marine One
August 3, 2011, President Obama celebrated his 50th birthday at the Aragon Ballroom although his actual birthday is August 4th. The President flew in around 6:30pm landing in the fields right by the Montrose skate park and headed down Lawrence … Continue reading
Day 213: Through the Railing
A view of the city skyline through the railing as the sun sets behind it.
Showcasing Chicago One Image at a Time 