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Old Posted: Jul 23, 2007, 4:27 AM
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Chicago: Agora Rust and the River at Dusk.

I was in my hometown, Chicago, on business this past June, and lucky enough to have a day off to marvel at downtown's dynamic development.


From the 32nd Floor of the Fairmont Hotel:

















Looking south from North Avenue Beach:





Museum Park and Grant Park:





One Museum Park:







Agora by Magdalena Abakanowicz:











The Columbian:







340 on the Park:





The Tides (Parkview West in the background):





The rest of Lakeshore East:



The Regatta and The Chandler:



Trump:



Parkview West (with 600 N. LSD behind it):



From left to right: Avenue East, 500 N. St. Clair, Fairbanks at Cityfront Plaza, and 600 N. Fairbanks







More Trump:







300 N. Lasalle:





30 W. Oak:



Life's Too Short!




All photos ©2007 Scott Berger
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Old Posted: Jul 23, 2007, 6:03 AM
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interesting photos taken from unusual angles , nice thread
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Old Posted: Jul 23, 2007, 5:28 PM
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Great shots. I love the Fairmont hotel.

That sculpture garden is really unique. Those things would totally freak out my dogs.

Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for the comments...
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Lovely thread. Plenty of new stuff !
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Awesome...
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my god i have to get to c-town
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Unique views. great shots. keep it coming bro.
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Thanks for the comments everyone...
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Damn I love Chicago. Now if I could only make it there for a visit.
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Nice business trip.
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