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Trump Tower Under Construction (November 2008)

Trump Tower under construction in November 2008 seen from Wacker Dr and Wabash Ave. (Note the Wrigley Building to the right.)

Wacker Dr

A segment of Wacker Dr (with its upper and lower levels) seen from the Merchandise Mart Plaza.

State St Bridge

View of the State St Bridge from Wacker Dr.

Trump Tower Under Construction (July 2008)

The Trump Tower under construction in July 2008 seen from Wacker Dr next to 330 N Wabash Ave (the black building to the left).

Three US Flags

Three US Flags along the Chicago River. The one in the fore front is in the Merchandise Mart Hall of Fame Plaza. The other two are on buildings on the other side of the river along Wacker Dr.

George Washington-Robert Morris-Hyam Salomon Memorial

The George Washington-Robert Morris-Hyam Salomon Memorial located on the North side of Wacker Dr at the intersection with Wabash Ave. To the left of the picture you can see the parking garage of one of the Marina Towers.

Even though Jean-Baptiste Pointe du Sable…

… was the first settler in the area and the founder of Chicago (only recognized as such in 1968), the area didn’t really start attracting new settlers and developing until the construction of Fort Dearborn in 1803. Named after President Jefferson’s Secretary of War, Henry Dearborn and built by US Federal Troops. the fort stood on what is today the intersection of Michigan Ave and Wacker Dr.

Wacker Dr and Michigan Ave

The intersection of Wacker Dr and Michigan Ave (seen from the East). The building to the right of the image is the Trump Tower.

Electronic Clock on Wacker Dr

An electronic clock at 1 S Wacker Dr (at the intersection with Madison Ave).

Michigan Ave Bridge

Michigan Ave Bridge seen from Wacker Dr. You can also see the Wrigley Building.

Trump Tower Under Construction (May 2008)

Trump Tower Under Construction in late May 2008 seen from Wacker Dr.

Remembering Summer

I’m having a hard time remembering whether I took this picture on Michicagn Ave or Wacker Dr.

Planting Flowers on Wacker Dr

Getting the city populated with flowers for the Summer (here: Wacker Dr).

Trump Tower Under Construction (April 2008)

Trump Tower under construction in April 2008 seen from Wacker Dr. You can also spot a bit of the Eastern tower of the Marina City.

One South Wacker Dr and Hyatt Center

One South Wacker Dr (the one in the forefront) and Hyatt Center (the one to its right) seen from Wacker Dr. Many buildings in Chicago are known only by their addresses.

If you look carefully you can also spot a the top of The Sears Tower.

The Wrigley Building Seen From Wacker Dr And State St

The Wrigley Building seen from the corner of Wacker Dr and State St. The building to the left of the picture is the Trump Tower

The NBC Tower

The NBC Tower seen from Wacker Dr. If you ever get to be part of Jerry Springer’s show, this is where you’ll have to come.