Midway Plaisance, a mile-long linear park designed by Frederick Olmstead and located on the southeast edge of Hyde Park , was the center of amusements for the World Columbian Exposition in 1893. It is the reason behind today's use of the word "midway" to denote the area of state and county fairgrounds where side shows are located. Plaisance is a french word meaning "pleasantness."
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Skate Rink at Midway Plaisance
Midway Plaisance, a mile-long linear park designed by Frederick Olmstead and located on the southeast edge of Hyde Park , was the center of amusements for the World Columbian Exposition in 1893. It is the reason behind today's use of the word "midway" to denote the area of state and county fairgrounds where side shows are located. Plaisance is a french word meaning "pleasantness."
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Beautiful...the presence of kids made the picture more beautiful....
ReplyDeleteChicago looks like a wonderful city. I have some friends there, it would be nice to come over, one day!!!You are such a good photographer, I like this blog a lot!
ReplyDeleteThe park looks beautiful in white, although I think I would prefer to visit it on its green phase... It looks so cold! :-)
ReplyDeleteYour previous photo is awesome!
Remember this great place from my U of C days. You have done a great job on capturing not only a wonderful image but a nice mood as well.
ReplyDeleteI never knew that was the origin of "midway." Interesting little factoid.
ReplyDeletethanks humanobserver, valeria, thanks for the visit and the nice comment :). jm, dan and clueless, thanks!
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