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Day 274: Columns

The columns on the Trump Tower.  

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Day 273: Walkway

Considered the “Jewel” of the city, the gleaming white Wrigley Building is one of America’s most famous office towers. Located on Michigan Avenue on the north bank of the Chicago River, at the southern-most point of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, the … Continue reading

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Day 272: Silhouette

In anticipation of another pre-season Blackhawks game today, I decided to post a photo of the silhouette of Seabrook that I got while at Training Camp. GO HAWKS!

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Day 271: Trump

The Trump International Hotel and Tower.  Also known as just the Trump Tower, stands 1389 feet tall, which makes it the second tallest building in the U.S. after the Sears Tower.  It opened in early 2008 and construction finished in … Continue reading

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Day 270: Metal Truss

  This is the metal truss framework that supports the glass roof canopy spanning over the outdoor eating area in the River Plaza between the Trump Tower and the Wrigley building.  It also happens to be outside of a McDonalds.

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Day 269: Clock Tower

  The Wrigley Building’s clock tower. The giant two-story clock in the south tower features four dials, each 19 feet, 7 inches in diameter. Each dial has an hour hand that measures 6 feet, 4 inches and a minute hand … Continue reading

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Day 268: Firebirds

The Firebirds Delta Team flight demonstration combines the precision of formation aerobatics with radical gyroscopic tumbles and heart stopping head-on madness guaranteed to keep you on the edge. The Firebird Delta Team flying past the moon during the Air & … Continue reading

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Day 267: Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge

The SCOTT Firefighter Combat Challenge® annually attracts hundreds of U.S. and Canadian municipal fire departments at more than 25 locations and is now expanding to countries around the world, including New Zealand, Germany, Argentina, Chile, and South Africa. The Challenge … Continue reading

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Day 266: Shoot Out

Yesterday was the Blackhawks first preseason home game.  In celebration of their first win, with many more to come, I wanted to post a picture that I got from training camp.

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Day 265: KC 135

KC 135 Stratotanker Aerial Refueling The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker’s primary mission is to aerial refuel compatible U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. It also provides refueling support to compatible allied aircraft when required.

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