Category Archives: Life

Day 249: The Aqua Building

Posted on September 7, 2011 by eaj81

Started in 2006 and completed in 2010, this building stands at 82 stories high.  Architects Jim Lowenberg and Jeanne Gang created a piece of architecture that is more than just a building and is more like a sculpture.  The name … Continue reading →

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Day 247: Labor Day

Posted on September 5, 2011 by eaj81

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, … Continue reading →

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Day 243:Chess Pavilion

Posted on September 1, 2011 by eaj81

Constructed in 1957, Lincoln Park’s open air Chess Pavilionis both an architectural and sculptural work of art. As North Avenue Beach had been a popular summer gathering place for chess players since the 1930s, it was an obvious choice for the location of the … Continue reading →

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Day 241: Hello Ms Lady

Posted on August 30, 2011 by eaj81

A lady bug lands on a finger to pay us a visit at the beach.

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Day 232: Falling from the Sky

Posted on August 21, 2011 by eaj81

In attending the 53rd Annual Chicago Air & Water Show, I caught a shot of these guys free falling from the sky.  (sorry for the image quality as I don’t have a great zoom lens quite yet- but I thought … Continue reading →

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Day 228: Uniform Cap

Posted on August 17, 2011 by eaj81

A Chicago fireman’s class “A” uniform cap sits on the dash of a ladder truck. Steve Cohen, the President of Lighthouse Uniform Company, is the creator of the 9/11 Commemorative Chin Strap which features a red bloodline down the middle … Continue reading →

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Day 226: Spectrum

Posted on August 15, 2011 by eaj81

As the waves of Lake Michigan crashed along the lakefront trail near Belmont Harbor I snapped this shot and caught a view of the rainbow in the mist.

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Day 224: The Anita Dee II

Posted on August 13, 2011 by eaj81

The Anita Dee II out on Lake Michigan. To check out more information on heading out on the Anita Dee II, click here.

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Day 222: Riverwalk

Posted on August 11, 2011 by eaj81

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.

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Day 221: Christopher Wheatley

Posted on August 10, 2011 by eaj81

The Chicago Fire Department dedicated the latest addition to its arsenal to one of its own, fallen firefighter Christopher Wheatley. The new boat is the first boat the fire department has purchased in 60 years. In a surprising coincidence, the vessel was … Continue reading →

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