Category Archives: Chicago
Day 125: USS Chicago Anchor
Located on Navy Pier, this eight-ton anchor is from the third warship named after the city of Chicago. The first “Chicago” was part of the Great White Fleet and saw service from 1889-1928. The second was commissioned in 1931 and, … Continue reading
Day 124: Serenity
This photo reminds me of the little zen garden that someone would have sitting on their desk at work. This is the sand at Ohio Street beach shortly after being raked.
Day 123: The Wheel
From the Milton L. Olive III Park, here is a photo of the ferris wheel at Navy Pier. The yellow flowering bushes showcase that spring is finally here.
Day 122: One Nation United
With the recent event of the death of Osama Bin Laden, I thought it would be appropriate to post a photo of the American Flags. The American flag has stood high and waved high throughout trying times and good times. These are … 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 119: Birds
As the weather is finally starting to warm up in Chicago (and stay a bit dry), I headed out on a photo walk around the city I love. Here is a shot I got from Navy Pier of some birds … Continue reading
Day 118: St. Paul Rectory
The St. Paul Rectory in Chicago.
Day 117: Pillars of Support
Here is a photo of the support pillars of the rail line that heads into Chicago Ogilvie Transportation Center. This photo was taken near Canal and Fulton.
Day 116: Rain on the Railing
With the fact that Chicago has seen more rain this April than any other year since 1961, I thought it would be appropriate to post a photo that was taken of the rain beading on the railing. April 2011 has … Continue reading
Showcasing Chicago One Image at a Time 