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Day 294: Jane Addams Hull House

Hull House was constructed by Charles J. Hull at Halsted and Polk Streets in 1856 at a time when this was one of the most fashionable sections of the city. After the Chicago Fire of 1871, the “better classes” moved … Continue reading

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Day 293: Congress Theater

As Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year, I thought this year I would head out around Chicago and capture some shots of some of the most haunted (or supposedly haunted) places in the city. To start, … Continue reading

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Day 292: Marble Staircase

The curvy marble staircase at the Chicago Cultural Center.

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Day 291: Crashing Waves

Fall is the peak time for wave height, partially because the lake is at its warmest after soaking up the sun all summer. When the colder air within a storm system moves down the 200 to 300 miles of the … Continue reading

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Day 290: Falling Water

The falling water of the Centennial Fountain.

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Day 289: Planter

These concrete planters can be found along the corners of Congress and Michigan.

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Day 288: Deserted Beach

A view of North Ave beach deserted and the volleyball nets put away for the season.  

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Day 287: Identification

This is another photo similar to the one I posted yesterday. As you can guess, it’s a fingerprint-mine to be exact. I actually design pens, highlighters and markers for a living. As part of my job, I need to take … Continue reading

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Day 286: Can you guess?

Super abstract image that I took at work. A very common item shown in a different light. Any guesses at what it is??

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Day 285: Closer Look

A closer look at the details on the Wrigley Building.  

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