Category Archives: Architecture
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 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 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 204: Rivets
The rivets on the Harrison Street Bridge. The light reflects off the bridge as the sun sets in the west. The contrasting black and white photo really shows the details along the bridge. Click here for the previous blog post … Continue reading
Day 199: Fog through the Condo
The sun shines through the fog behind the condos along Lake Shore Drive.
Day 196: Kwanusila
Kwanusila, the thunderbird, is an authentic Kwagulth Indian totem pole carved in red cedar by Tony Hunt of Fort Rupert of British Columbia. The crests carved upon the totem pole represent Kwansula, the thunderbird, a whale with a man on … Continue reading
Day 193: Lighthouse around the Corner
While traveling down the lakefront path behind the Shedd Aquarium, the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse peeks into view from around the corner. The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse is the city’s only remaining lighthouse (and one of only two lighthouses in Illinois), but … Continue reading
Day 180: Havlicek
Created by Josef Strachovsky (1850–1913), a sculptor from Praugue, the standing bronze figure of Karel Havlicek (1821– 1856) was portrayed as though he is giving an impassioned speech—with one hand clutching his cape and the other extended out in a dramatic fashion. The … Continue reading
Day 178: Benjamin Franklin Monument
American founding father Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) was a writer, philosopher,inventor, ambassador, politician and scientist who is best remembered for his famous kite-flying experiment which proved that electricity could be harnessed from lighting. He also made significant contributions to American journalism. … Continue reading
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