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As is evident here, Chicago’s skyline is growing. Shot from the area of Museum Campus near the Adler Planetarium, this view gives one a close look at some of the older architecture of Chicago and many of the new construction arising. (Location: 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605) This image was take...
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Chase Central Promenade is the home to AT&T plaza and the famous Cloud Gate by British artist Anish Kapoor. This 110-ton elliptical structure is forged of a seamless series of highly polished stainless steel plates and is Kapoor’s first public outdoor work installed in the United States. A 12-foot-high arch prov...
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This image was taken from the roof of one of the tallest buildings in the United States, the John Hancock Center. The John Hancock Center is home to shops, restaurants, offices and residential units. Its Hancock Observatory, www.hancock-observatory.com/en
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CME Group is the world's largest derivatives exchange. The trading floor pictured here in Chicago spans 60,000 square feet and was built in 1997. CME Group operates the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade and New York Mercantile Exchange and serves the risk management needs of customers around the globe...
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The tropical lily pool at Garfield Park Conservatory is home to many unique aquatic plants. One of the most stunning of these is the Giant Water Platter or Victoria Water Lily (Victoria ‘Longwood Hybrid’), who’s leaves can grow to four feet in diameter. The delicate leaves on top belie a fierce underside made o...
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The Chicago River, www.chicagoriver.org
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Millennium Park is an award-winning center for art, music, architecture and landscape design. The result of a unique partnership between the City of Chicago and the philanthropic community, the 24.5-acre park features the Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion, the most sophisticated outdoor concert venue of its ki...
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One of Chicago’s many ethnic neighborhoods, Pilsen began as an area predominantly inhabited by Czech immigrants in the late 19th century. However, in the late 1970s those of Mexican decent began moving into the area and it is now known as one of Chicago’s liveliest Mexican neighborhoods. This image was taken...
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Come face to face with Sue, the largest, most complete and best-preserved T. rex specimen in the world. Notice each of Sue’s bones resting in its own hand-forged metal bracket - for scientists’ easy removal during research. The Kenyan bull elephants have been standing in fighting pose here since 1921. Each N...
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This image was taken looking south west from the roof of one of the tallest buildings in the United States, the John Hancock Center. The John Hancock Center is home to shops, restaurants, offices and residential units. Its Hancock Observatory, www.hancock-observatory.com/en
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