“Our history runs down our rivers… down our rivers to the sea… reminds us of the things that matter… home and hearth and history…”
“Rivers” – Frank Turner (2011)
On the Chicago River… traversing the city of Chicago via the Architectural Riverboat Tour.
Photo taken July 28, 2013
“…I don’t mind sentimental girls at times… Miss don’t walk away.. walk away…”
“Supersoaker” – Kings of Leon (2013)
Three images of many, from the “Taste of Lincoln Avenue Festival 2013″ on the North side of Chicago between Fullerton Avenue and Wrightwood Avenue. A street fair with live music of all kinds, artisan exhibits, beer, and local culinary fare. At the tail end of my visit to Chicago… a great way to close-out an extraordinary experience!
Photos taken July 28, 2013
“I… love to feel the rain in the summertime… I love to feel the rain on my face…”
“Rain in the Summertime” – The Alarm (1987)
Two photos of the Crown Fountain, in Chicago’s Millennium Park. Interactive. High-Technological. Wonderful on a hot summer day…
Photos taken July 28, 2013
“Benedictus qui est venit… In nomine Domine…”
“Benedictus” – Simon and Garfunkle (1964)
Blessed are those who have come
In the name of the Lord
The Archbishop Quigley Center
(formerly the Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary)
Built: 1917
Architects: Gustav Steinbeck and Zachary Taylor Davis
Style: Gothic Revival
Location: 103 East Chestnut Street, Chicago, Illinois
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Photos taken July 28, 2013
“Summertime is here… need somethin’ to keep you cool… hey little girl, I got somethin’ for you…”
“Ice Cream Man” – John Brim (1953)
Gelato from “Whispers Cafe”
at the center of the “Viagra Triangle”
1031 N. State St
(between Oak Street & Bellevue Place)
Chicago, IL
Photo taken July 26, 2013
“…the Wrigley Building… Chicago is…”
“My Kind of Town” – Frank Sinatra (1964)
“My kind of town, Chicago is…”
Most definitely. One of the majestic towers of The Wrigley Building, shown here is just a sample of the thousands of stunning sites on the landscape that is this city. The Wrigley Building was built by chewing gum tycoon, William Wrigley Jr, to headquarter his gum company here. It was completed in 1921. Architecturally, it’s outer facade has details reminiscent of French Renaissance style. Built on the “Miracle Mile” on Michigan Avenue, it sits on the northern banks of the Chicago River, directly across the street from another of Chicago’s stately landmarks: the Chicago Tribune Tower.
Photo taken July 28, 2013
“I got soul but I’m not a soldier…”
“All These Things That I’ve Done” – THE KILLERS (2004)
A street musician with a very “soulful” sounding saxophone… on the corner of Adams Street and Michigan Avenue, on the near-north side of Chicago, Illinois.
Photos taken July 28, 2013
“I just can’t get you outta my head…”
“Can’t Get You Out of My Head” – Kylie Minogue (2001)
I spent last weekend in Chicago visiting a friend and seeing thousands of extraordinary things… Anywhere you choose to look, you will see something engaging, in the Windy City. Here, along the “Cultural Mile” on Michigan Avenue– one of several “Sculptural Heads.” The artwork was produced in Chicago from sustainable materials–recycled aluminum, steel and concrete, by SVI Themed Construction Solutions.
I shot a great batch of photographs in this “magnificent” city, with my new Nikon D5100, and will be sharing them here, over time.
Photo taken July 28, 2013
Ramification Photography 