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drifter, writer on architecture, politics, music and Chicago. photographer with promiscuous shutter.

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Just another Tuesday morning in Chicago

Just another Tuesday morning in Chicago

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59 years ago today, August 15, 1967, Chicago's Picasso Statue was unveiled. I was there, as an embryo, capturing it on film, using the family 8mm Kodak.

59 years ago today, August 15, 1967, Chicago's Picasso Statue was unveiled. I was there, as an embryo, capturing it on film, using the family 8mm Kodak.

51,834 views • 17 days ago

Beach day, Chicago Ohio Street, boats in the playpen, skyline on the shore

Beach day, Chicago Ohio Street, boats in the playpen, skyline on the shore

52,364 views • 3 months ago

1895-2025. Last day for the Loop L State-Lake station, to be demolished for a half-billion-dollar extravaganza that won't open until at least 2029.

1895-2025. Last day for the Loop L State-Lake station, to be demolished for a half-billion-dollar extravaganza that won't open until at least 2029.

97,937 views • 8 months ago

Unveiling of Rte. 66 marker at Navy Pier, linking to California’s Santa Monica Pier

Unveiling of Rte. 66 marker at Navy Pier, linking to California’s Santa Monica Pier

65,795 views • 5 months ago

Ribbon cutting for the new Uniqlo flagship on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, minutes ago.

Ribbon cutting for the new Uniqlo flagship on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, minutes ago.

37,582 views • 5 months ago

56 years ago today. Seiji Ozawa and the Chicago Symphony was there. Mayor Daley was there. Thousands of delighted, confused, even angry spectators were there. I was there, with the family Kodak 8mm camera, pint-sized witness to history, the unveiling of Chicago's Picasso.

56 years ago today. Seiji Ozawa and the Chicago Symphony was there. Mayor Daley was there. Thousands of delighted, confused, even angry spectators were there. I was there, with the family Kodak 8mm camera, pint-sized witness to history, the unveiling of Chicago's Picasso.

129,202 views • 3 years ago

Early Saturday morning testing -raising and lowering, and repeat - of State St. Bridge, closed for repairs since last April. re-opening finally near? (Also distant sounds of protest.Not Anti-Trump this time, but hotel workers at Hilton Garden Inn on East Wacker. Sound travels.)

Early Saturday morning testing -raising and lowering, and repeat - of State St. Bridge, closed for repairs since last April. re-opening finally near? (Also distant sounds of protest.Not Anti-Trump this time, but hotel workers at Hilton Garden Inn on East Wacker. Sound travels.)

16,205 views • 7 months ago

Saturday morning copter lift.

Saturday morning copter lift.

12,651 views • 7 months ago

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