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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Chicago at Night

The bean at night

Looking north from Millenium Park

Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain


CNA Center and the Sears Tower




Since arriving, I hadn't walked around Chicago at night.  At least not downtown or in Millenium Park.  It was quite amazing that even at night the bean attracts many, many people.  Also, I am quite impressed with the amount of foreign tourists Chicago attracts.



Merchandise Mart, largest building in the world when it opened in 1930

1 comment:

  1. I find that cities are more attractive and vibrant at night. The work day is done,the lights come on, and people let down their sacks. Moths turn into butterflies and the virile juices flow. You can smell it. You can feel it. You can hear it. At night, people want it all, and some get it.

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