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Some More Flowers

A closer look at the beautiful flowers in the Merchandise Mart Plaza. (Does anyone know what kind of flowers are they?)

The soap opera phenomenon…

…started in Chicago in 1949. “These Are All My Children”, the first day time TV soap opera was produced and broadcast live from Chicago’s NBC studios.

Aqua Under Construction (November 2008)

Aqua under construction in November 2008 seen from upper Columbus Dr.

Aqua Facts

- an 82 story mixed use skyscraper in Lakeshore East development;

- Aqua is, by this date, the largest project awarded to an American architectural firm headed by a woman: Jeanne Gang;

- the building will be the first one in Downtown Chicago to combine condos, apartments and a hotel;

- some of the balconies stretch out as much as 12 feet (3.7 meters) providing a wave-like facade to the building; this, of course, was intentionally designed; this together with the name Aqua were chosen to reflect the building’s location next to Lake Michigan.

Sunset At O’Hare

Sunset at O’Hare (the intersection of Higgins Rd and Manheim Rd).

Hull House…

…a settlement for the poor population of Chicago, opened in 1889 under the direction of Jane Adams and Ellen Gates Starr. (Jane Adams Hull House Association web site)

After The Party

Last night’s party remains on Grand Ave, just as you exit Navy Pier.

The Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier…

…was erected in 1995 after the renovation of the pier. It stands 148 feet tall and is a replica of the original wheel that was built for the World’s Columbian Exposition. (The Ferris Wheel at Night)

The Sears Tower Seen From Adams St

The Sears Tower seen from Adams St and Des Plaines St just as the Sun sets right behind me.

The costs of the Sears Tower…

…were financed entirely by Sears, Roebuck and Co. (approximately $175 million which in 2005 would have meant $950 million).

Chicago Skyline At Night

An attempt to capture Chicago’s beautiful Skyline at night from Navy Pier. I know it’s not a good image – I’m not a professional photographer and I don’t have a professional camera.

The first Marshall Field Clock…

…was installed on November 26, 1897 at the corner of Washington St and State St. It weighs about 7.75 tons.

Some Flowers

A few flowers in the Merchandise Mart Plaza with a view towards the Loop.

A massive sculpture by…

…Pablo Picasso was installed in the Civic Plaza outside the Richard J. Daley Center, also known as the Daley Plaza in 1967. The plaza and the center are between Washington St (on the South), Randolph St (on the North), Dearborn St (on the East) and Clark St (on the West).

Trump Tower Under Construction (August 2008)

Close view of the Trump Tower in August 2008 next to 330 N Wabash Ave building. The photo was taken from the driveway in front of Hotel Sax Chicago.

Dan Goodwin climbed both…

…the Sears Tower and the John Hancock Center in 1981.

Orleans St Bridge

The Orleans St Bridge over the Chicago River.

Harold Washington Library Center…

…was opened in 1991 at 400 S State St (NW corner of State St and Congress Pkwy). It was named after former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington.

Two more US Flags

Two US flags which I honestly don’t remember where they are. I might have been on one of the boats offering tours of of the city on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. One thing is for sure: you can spot one of the Marina Towers.

The Chicago Auditorium…

…opened on December 9, 1889 with a performance by Adelina Patti in front of an audience that included President Harrison.