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The El Tracks

The El tracks and stop at (if I’m not mistaken) State St and Lake St in the Loop.

Post Comment | Posted on August 21st, 2009 by c. in The El

James R. Thompson Center Facts

- the exact address of the building is 100 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601;
- it occupies the entire block bounded by Randolph St (on the South), Lake St (on the North), Clark St (on the East) and La Salle St (on the West);
- it houses more offices of the State Of Illinois administration than the entire Capital of the State (Springfield);
- it was opened in May of 1985 and it was originally named State Of Illinois Center (which is why, to this day, many locals still call it The State Building); it was renamed in 1993 to honor former Illinois Governor James R. Thompson;
- the original plan required curved, insulated glass panels; they were considered extremely expensive and replaced by single-paned (non-insulated), curved glass panels; the result was a more expensive air conditioning system which raises the maintenance costs; however, during many hot summer days, the system can’t keep up with the heat (internal temperatures as high as 90 degrees Fahrenheit have been recorded);
- the building houses a tremendous art collection starting with the “Monument With Standing Beast” sculpture by Jean Dubuffet which stands in front of the center.

Post Comment | Posted on October 24th, 2008 by c. in Other Points Of Interest Facts

The El Above Lake St

The El Above Lake St

The El exiting the Loop above Lake St.

Post Comment | Posted on August 1st, 2008 by c. in The El

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