Blogs about: Daniel Burnham
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Underpass overload
Along those same lines (as my last blog, pun intended), I need to talk about the incredible quantity of underpasses in this city. Overwhelming, to say the least. Whether it’s downtown under the… more →
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Mr. Selfridge: The Chicago connection
wrote 1 week ago: PBS’ current “Masterpiece Classic” series is set a century ago in London but has a … more →
Spring Walk - Washington DC/Dupont Circle
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wrote 2 weeks ago: It has been a lovely spring; not too hot and some wonderful sunny days. Looking for some blossoms a … more →
REVIEW~ TEMPEST IN THE WHITE CITY by Deeanne Gist...
wrote 2 months ago: TEMPEST IN THE WHITE CITY DEEANNE GIST http://www.deeannegist.com Genre: Christian Historical Romanc … more →
Schultz scores a Century
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wrote 2 months ago: It’s hard to communicate how good something really is given the hyperbolic gloop liberally splashed … more →
Week 5: Union Station
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wrote 3 months ago: This week, we take a look at a building whose known usefulness tends to eclipse its lesser-known bea … more →
A Reconnection Of Sorts...
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wrote 3 months ago: Huh? Yes, there is a direct connection somewhere in this post. Well, I just finished an excellent bo … more →
The Devil in the White City
wrote 3 months ago: The Devil in the White City is about two men connected to the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago: Daniel B … more →
Having a Purpose: Preservation in the 21st Century
wrote 3 months ago: Historic building in Athens, Greece “Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men … more →
Travels with Charley
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wrote 4 months ago: A Respite at the Rookery Building by Charles McKelvy Gazing up at the Rookery’s central tower … more →
Harry Gordon Selfridge and his grand plans: Hengistbury Head
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wrote 4 months ago: Those who dream grand plans in their professional lives can be equally ambitious in their private li … more →
Daily Prompt: Quote Me
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wrote 4 months ago: I usually don’t do the Daily Post Prompts, but this one appealed to me. Yesterday the prompt a … more →
Eve of the Eve 2012 in Chicago at Union Station
wrote 4 months ago: Eve of the Eve 19th Anniversary at Union Station in Chicago. English: Column detail in main hall at … more →
Chicago Orchestra Hall
wrote 5 months ago: After watching the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in an amazing building I decided to look more into it. … more →
"Make no little plans; They have no magic to stir men's blood..."
wrote 6 months ago: A quote for reflection: Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood and proba … more →
Make no little plans
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Reflections of... The way life used to be...
wrote 7 months ago: On January 18, 2011 I moved across the ocean to pursue my dream of becoming a physiotherapist. Wedne … more →
Urban Beauty
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wrote 8 months ago: There’s a sweetness to the morning commute; have you noticed? Everyone is looking their best, … more →
My kinda town...Chicago...IS
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wrote 8 months ago: Flying out of Chicago I return from eye-opening journeys in the Midwest feeling very thoughtful and … more →
Think Big; Plan Big; Achieve Big
wrote 8 months ago: “Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably themselves will not … more →
