Some More Flowers
A closer look at the beautiful flowers in the Merchandise Mart Plaza. (Does anyone know what kind of flowers are they?)
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A closer look at the beautiful flowers in the Merchandise Mart Plaza. (Does anyone know what kind of flowers are they?)
…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 in November 2008 seen from upper Columbus Dr.
- 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 (the intersection of Higgins Rd and Manheim Rd).
…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)
Last night’s party remains on Grand Ave, just as you exit 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 and Des Plaines St just as the Sun sets right behind me.
…were financed entirely by Sears, Roebuck and Co. (approximately $175 million which in 2005 would have meant $950 million).
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.
…was installed on November 26, 1897 at the corner of Washington St and State St. It weighs about 7.75 tons.
A few flowers in the Merchandise Mart Plaza with a view towards the Loop.
…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).
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.
…the Sears Tower and the John Hancock Center in 1981.
The Orleans St Bridge over the Chicago River.
…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 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.
…opened on December 9, 1889 with a performance by Adelina Patti in front of an audience that included President Harrison.