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Does it have a finished basement?

Our hotel was on Hayden Island in the Columbia River. In the channel on the south side of the island, there’s a floating home community. I found a small park that overlooked the area and took these shots. The whole … Continue reading

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Vista House

Since I was in the neighborhood, I drove a mile east to Vista House. I went inside and climbed the stairs to stroll around the deck. I also walked around on ground level for a few minutes, but the place … Continue reading

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Centennial Fountain — Chicago, Illinois

We passed this fountain on the Shoreline tour early in the day. I remembered hearing that it occasionally shot an arc of water across the river. I decided to search it out later in the day. My plans were delayed … Continue reading

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Shoreline 90-Minute Lake and River Architecture Cruise — Chicago, Illinois

After a mad dash by river taxi, regular taxi and foot, my coworkers and I made it to the boat dock at Navy Pier a couple of minutes before the tour left. It was a hot, sunny day (at this … Continue reading

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