Topping out in 1969 at 100 stories even and 1,127 feet, The John Hancock Building is an architectural landmark in Chicago.
The John Hancock Building
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Just another Chicago skyline
October 15, 2016
63rd Street Beach House, City of Chicago
Chicago has the finest department of parks in the nation in my opinion and as I travel throughout the city, I find gems that are truly remarkable. Such is the case with the 63rd Street Beach House. I had no idea it existed until I walked into it. This South Side beach has great views of downtown Chicago and a nearby marina with 500 boat slips.
This, from the city of Chicago:
The 63rd Street Beach House is an elegant Classical Revival style pavilion. South Park Commission in-house architects produced plans for the impressive building. Completed in 1919, the elegant exposed-aggregate concrete building takes full benefit of Lake Michigan with its open balconies and loggias (open-air galleries on the ground level) allowing for lovely lake views and comfortable breezes.
Historically, the building provided bathrooms and showers, medical rooms and separate courtyards for men and women with hundreds of wooden changing booths.
Caught in the Rain
September 29, 2016. Expected, but depressing nevertheless. Hello winter.
Fall is here
Chicago won’t see 75 degrees again until next June. Look for antidepressants to start spiking.
CTA Quiz
Do CT busses or the “El” system carry more riders? The answer is busses, 850,000 daily compared to 750,000 daily for the “El”
Here, the Green and Pink line stop at Morgan Street. 
It’s what the windy city drinks
Lake Michigan, it’s what the Windy City sips. One of four city water cribs from which Chicago draws its drinking supply. It’s approximately four miles from shore. 
Ice Twice
Chicago ice melting into Lake Michigan. 
NORTH
Lake Michigan. Lake Shore Drive. Chicago’s North Side. Shot from John Hancock Center. February 2016.
Ralph Braseth 