First stop of the winter 22 tour. Flew in from Las Vegas, Despite the numerous flight cancellations due to COVID, I did not have any flight issues. Arrived late in the evening, so I got a few night photos.
A very small part of the skylineStill the Sears Tower according to localsAddams StreetSun sets behind the Sears or Willis towerA plethora of architecture hereOne of hundreds such lamps, none alike, around the cityLooks like the Pepsi logo on top of there
First Full day in Downtown Chicago. Very cold today with a wind chill, so I stayed only a few blocks from the hotel. Found alot here to photograph, despite the difficulty pushing the shutter button in the wind chill. Definitely have to return to explore more of the downtown.
Like this lighting scheme at Dearborn and Adams Vintage neon sign at Berghoff RestaurantThe Chicago Theater in the distanceHistoric Route 66 begins right behind meHere at Adams and MichiganA mix of the old and newA new and old skyscraper off in the distanceUnique copper clock at Kay JewelersThe famous Marina Towers The lights brighten up an overcast dayI’ll have to try this place next time I’m in ChicagoRed Flamingo sculpture along Adams
All good things must come to an end, including my stay in Chicago. After checking out of the hotel, I walk a few blocks west to Union Station. Built in 1925, the atrium contains huge marble pillars and walls. Also a vintage steam locomotive is inside the lobby as well.
Time to goOver to Union Station Into the lobbyWith breathtaking viewsThe train has arrivedGiant columns throughout the atriumThat train isn’t going anywhereInterior is granite and marbleIncredible detail in the structuresMust have taken a long time to carve theseStatues in here tooFountain in Union Station Chicago
