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Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Mojo Blues

Today a little series: On Adams and Michigan, this lady puts some money in the sax player's bag and the sax player, busy as he is, bows his thanks. The sudden move surprises her so much so that she jumps back, looking just about ready to whack the guy with her tote bag.
Luckily, her mojo returns and no street musicians (or sweet and nervous ladies) are hurt in the making of this series...

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

No Skating

Maintenance guys and orange cones on the rink, S. Michigan Avenue

Friday, January 25, 2008

No Time Like The Present

The Wrigley Building, 400 Michigan Avenue. Notice how the west clock seems to run slower than the south clock. P.S. I've not been able to visit anyone's dpb over the last few days and have only been able to squeeze a visit to my own blog between too much and too many...thanks very much for your patience, your visits and your comments!

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Clad in Terra Cotta

35 E. Wacker. Giaver and Dinkelburg, Architect, 1926-27. This landmark 40-story building was once the tallest outside New York City at the time of its construction. Also known as the Jewelers Building, it has a beautiful, very classic design, elegant in both exterior and interior --definitely a must-see. Read a review (and see more pics) of this building that begins with the sentence: "It's not very often that we gush uncontrollably about a building..."