Chicago, IL (July 14-21, 2016)
Photos taken July 14-21, 2016 — My first return visit to my old Hometown: Chicago
Category: Chicagoland
Chicagoland is the general term Chicagoans use for the Chicago metro area and, to various degrees, beyond. Here, I am including as far north as southern Wisconsin (south of Milwaukee), and as far east as northwest Indiana. To the west, I will not go as far as Rockford (and, while I have been there many times, if I have any photos (and I have not checked), it would be insufficient for an album). For those that don’t know, east is just Lake Michigan!
Chicago Museums (2002-2014)
On the Chicago Museum Campus, The Field Museum of Natural History.
Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Museum of Science & Industry from various visits before 2014.
A Trip to Chicago Auto Show (2014)
Ticket to Chicago Auto Show, 2014
CTA bus from the Loop to McCormick Place. Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, and then some views of downtown from aboard a CTA bus back to the Loop. February 14, 2014.
Frank Lloyd Wright: Robie House (October, 20, 2013)
October 20, 2013
Robie House was originally designed as a private residence and is now part of the campus of The University of Chicago in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
Lincoln Park Zoo & Conservatory (March 28, 2012)
Lincoln Park Conservatory adjacent to Lincoln Park Zoo.
A visit to Lincoln Park, including its Zoo and Conservatory, after taking the CTA Brown Line to Downtown Chicago and Michigan Ave. March 28, 2012
Chicago River Architecture Boat Tour (May 26, 2010)
Approaching Michigan Ave. Bridge from Chicago River: Wrigley Bldg. on the left, Tribune Tower in the middle.
Views from Chicago River including Wrigley Building, Merchandise Mart, Sears Tower, Boeing HQ, and lots more. May 26, 2010.
Evanston, IL
The former Marshall Field's and Varsity Theater building in Downtown Evanston, IL.
Downtown Evanston 2010 to 2013, highlighting landmarks changed since the 1980s, significant buildings, and modern changes.
Lyric Opera Backstage Tour (March 14, 2010)
The stage of the Civic Opera House, home of Lyric Opera Chicago.
Chicago Lyric Opera offers backstage tours from time to time. This one was March 14, 2010.
Frank Lloyd Wright: Racine, WI (July 31, 2009)
S.C. Johnson Wax Headquarters, Racine, WI
Visiting the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed S.C. Johnson Wax Headquarters in Racine, WI.
Auditorium Theatre Tour (June 22, 2009)
The huge Auditorium Theatre, Chicago.
The Auditorium Theatre offers tours of the building and backstage from time to time. This one was June 22, 2009