Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Chicago, IL

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 Pretzel bread is so yummy!
 Hotel Sax in downtown Chicago, IL.

 Hotel is right on Riverfront. Two circular structures have parking a the bottom and condos above the parking. Traffic is bad in Chicago, so people try to live where they work - in downtown, hence condos abound and prices skyrocket.
 Famous Chicago icon, looks nice when lighted up at night.
Riverfront view outside hotel.
Harry Caray's Restaurant at Hotel Sax.
Chicago skyline in the evening.


NBC studios.


Many beautiful buildings.












Lots of sculptures everywhere.


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Material Girl - teenager clothing store opened by Madonna's daughter.



Michael Jordan Steakhouse Restaurant.  Lots of excellent restaurants and eateries in Chicago. 

Corner building is where Oprah Winfrey has 5,000 SF penthouse overlooking Lake Michigan.

Statue at hospital below.


Park with zoo, orchid garden, greenhouse - all free! Adjacent is a "farm" to show young children what a farm si like.






Venus fly trap.
Huge koi fish.







Chinatown.


House where Muhammad Ali used to live.


Cluster of wealthy homes.
President Obama's house, covered by trees, side street blocked off and guarded by SS.
U of Chicago's library.
U of Chicago - beautiful and very large campus.
Too bad, my camera ran of battery!