Category Archives: Architecture
Day 126: Monument of the Millennium
The Monuments of the Millennium are international or national projects that represent broad categories of achievements. The Monuments, chosen in early 2000 by a distinguished panel of civil engineers, demonstrate a combination of technical engineering achievement, courage and inspiration, and … Continue reading
Day 121: The Map
In heading along the Chicago Riverwalk on my way up to Navy Pier, I found this sculpture of a map from 2000 of the city of Chicago. It is right near the breakwater access that leads to the Chicago Marine and Safety … Continue reading
Day 120: Chicago Rising From the Lake
Chicago Rising from the Lake The sculpture, commissioned in 1954 by the City of Chicago and weighing over 3 tons, was originally installed on the facade of Chicago Parking Facility No. 1 at 11 W. Wacker Drive, and remained there … Continue reading
Day 118: St. Paul Rectory
The St. Paul Rectory in Chicago.
Day 115: 344 N Canal Street
This is a photo taken of the Cassidy Tire Building located at 344 N Canal Street. A fun fact about this building is it was featured in the movie “Save the Last Dance” as the location for the club Steps.
Day 114: Powerhouse Building
Here is a photo of the Powerhouse Building located on the corner of Lake and Clinton. The building is a Beaux Arts-style building. It is listed in National Register of Historic Places and is designated as a landmark building by the … Continue reading
Day 111: The Scales
This is a close up photo of the BP Pedestrian Bridge. It’s texture is much like that of the scales of a snake.
Day 110: Railing
This is a shot of the railing that leads up to the Chicago Street entrance to the Chicago Water Works building just East of Michigan Avenue.
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 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
Showcasing Chicago One Image at a Time 