2011 - CHICAGO - 1
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First night's gathering place in |
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Left and right sections of the Architectural Boat Tour crew - including interlopers! |
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The Water Works
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Lichen Condos? |
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Chicago's downtown burned in 1873 -
Consequently, the entire downtown was rebuilt, and some planning went into the process. Many architectural styles have been included, especially since the early 1920's - and many shapes! |
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Willis/Sears Tower and 311 So.
Wacker Bldg
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Crane Communications Building
(formerly the London Guarantee Building )& one of Chicago River bridge towers The building stands on the site of Ft. Dearborn, where Chicago was founded in 1803. .
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End of the Architectural riverboat tour!
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Some ways of getting around in
Chicago! |
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Bus
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Rickshaw -
No, they're NOT in our group, |
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Pirate ship! |
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Handsome cab
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Free trolley! |
Metro
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Chicago's sidewalk and median planters are everywhere, and they are beautiful! |
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Wrigley Bldg & Trump Tower - Old & New |
Trump's Dump! |
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These are the stalwart members of the attendees who were left on Sunday, August 28! Only one "groper" in the crowd!
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GO TO CHICAGO PG 2 | GO TO CHICAGO PG 3 | GO TO CHICAGO REPORT | GO TO CHICAGO PG 4 |