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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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The Catlow (and Boloney’s) Barrington, Illinois
After a day of redecorating our dining room, I headed out for more adventure accompanied by my wife and daughter. We headed to downtown Barrington for supper at Boloney’s and a movie at The Catlow. The movie happened to be … Continue reading
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Michigan Avenue Bridge — Chicago, Illinois
After enjoying lunch at Pizzaria Uno, we headed for the Art Museum, crossing the Chicago River on the Michigan Avenue Bridge. I was planning on taking a bunch of pictures, but I was afraid to get run over. I finally … Continue reading
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Tribune Tower — Chicago, Illinois
After riding to Michigan Avenue on the Water Taxi, we walked around three sides of the Tribune Tower. Over the years, more than 130 pieces of famous sites and buildings have been embedded in the exterior walls. Below or next … Continue reading
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