Even for Chicago, today’s snowstorm and cold temperatures were a bit much given that it is November 11th. Some people called moving companies, deciding to head south.
All in Architecture
Repairs
The CTA Skokie Repair Shops are where the Chicago Transit Authority repairs train cars, switches, and other mechanicals. The facility is spotless and well organized, as well as colorful.
Hipster Highway
While waiting for the next bus, I noticed that North Milwaukee Avenue was glowing as the late afternoon sun rays hit the weathered brick buildings. It was too tempting. If you are in Chicago, you might one to stop into one of the bars for a drink, or get some chicken and biscuits. If it is a weekday, watch out for the bikers. For more, click on the image. You’ll get my commentary and additional images.
Aon
I had the opportunity to photograph from the 44th and 45th floors of Chicago’s Aon Center. From the ground, I managed to finally capture an image worthy of The Aqua Building’s undulating curved balconies. For the full story and more images, click on the image/
Illumination
I rode the Blue Line out to Rosemont, where I found the Hyatt Regency glowing as the sun set. For the story and photographs, click on the image
And Now, This (II)
I’ve been riding the “L” again, taking photographs from the windows as people and the scenery quickly passes by. Here are some the images from this ongoing project.
Logan Square
Today I spent seven or so hours wondering around Logan Square. I doubt many tourists visit this hipster neighborhood, but they should. It has plenty of restaurants, cafes, and breweries. Here are some images from my visit, which concluded in Wicker Park on the roof of the Roby Hotel.
And Now, This (I)
I decided to ride the “L” today with my new Sony RX 100vii point and shoot camera. When I got home, I had a lot of junk—as I expected—and some gems.
Stacks
Mies van der Rohe was instrumental in the design of the Illinois Institute of Technology's Bronzeville campus in Chicago. The campus' heating plant is one his more utilitarian buildings, although one could argue that Mies was utilitarian through and through. I took the opportunity provided by the Metro Station at 35th Street to photograph it.
Goldberg
Click on the image to enlarge it, and for Jack Siegel’s commentary and additional images regarding Bertrand Goldberg’s Hilliard Homes project.
Mies' God Box
Mies van der Rohe’s own design for a house of worship is found on the Illinois Institute of Technology’s main campus in Bronzeville. It is a simple brick box with load-bearing walls. Jack Siegel discusses the Carr Chapel and his image of it. He also includes a number of other images that he has made of other Chicago-area houses of worship.
Paul Butterfield
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Marx Brothers
The Marx Brothers Resided in this Home Beginning in 1912
Garfield Park
Air Flows Past a Plant Resting on a Ledge in the Garfield Park Conservatory
Power
Mayor Richard J. Daley’s Former Home
It's Your Stuff
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Two Voyeurs
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Brookfield Zoo
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