Author Archives: Roger

We had originally planned on going up in the Willis Tower, but we thought it might be too cloudy. So we went up in the Hancock Building instead. I know that makes no sense. But we were in the neighborhood, … Continue reading →

Engine Company 98. This fire station on East Chicago Avenue has been in service since 1902. Chicago Avenue Pumping Station I took this next shot out the window of the Chicago Water Tower across the street. Chicago Water Tower This … Continue reading →

The Museum of Contemporary Photography had not been what I’d hoped and had only taken 15 minutes to view. We still had half a day ahead of us, so we walked up Michigan Avenue to The Museum of Contemporary Art. … Continue reading →

I’m not sure where I heard of this museum, but I obviously did because I put it on my list of things everyone should do in Chicagoland. After returning downtown from Graceland Cemetery, we visited. The museum consists of three … Continue reading →

A friend and I headed into the city for a day of adventure. We rode down on the Metra, then walked across the Loop and caught the red line north to the Sheridan stop. We walked about half a mile … Continue reading →