The Old Colony is a "Chicago School" skyscraper built in 1894, it not only has elements of the Chicago Style skyscrapers of the late 1800's but also shows the influence of the popularity of the classical (Beaux-Arts) style of architecture of the "White City" that was the Chicago Worlds Fair (Columbian Exposition) of 1893.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Changing Architectural Landscape: The Good News
And now some good news about Chicago architecture - someone is fixing up a local historic skyscraper that needs some love. The Old Colony Building has been black since I've known it. We are starting to see now that it should be white.The Old Colony is a "Chicago School" skyscraper built in 1894, it not only has elements of the Chicago Style skyscrapers of the late 1800's but also shows the influence of the popularity of the classical (Beaux-Arts) style of architecture of the "White City" that was the Chicago Worlds Fair (Columbian Exposition) of 1893.
The Old Colony is a "Chicago School" skyscraper built in 1894, it not only has elements of the Chicago Style skyscrapers of the late 1800's but also shows the influence of the popularity of the classical (Beaux-Arts) style of architecture of the "White City" that was the Chicago Worlds Fair (Columbian Exposition) of 1893.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Vanity Plates III: The Stupidity
Another reason not to have vanity plates - if you break the law, bystanders will find it easier to remember your tags.
This woman was feeding the pigeons - not just throwing bread, but spreading pounds of different kinds of seed on the sidewalk. This is not only against the law in Chicago, it makes for a serious nuisance because of how the birds gather and shit on tourist friendly areas (in this case the railings along the Wacker river walk), and attracts other pests like rats. Feeding the pigeons is a huge pet peeve of mine.
This woman was feeding the pigeons - not just throwing bread, but spreading pounds of different kinds of seed on the sidewalk. This is not only against the law in Chicago, it makes for a serious nuisance because of how the birds gather and shit on tourist friendly areas (in this case the railings along the Wacker river walk), and attracts other pests like rats. Feeding the pigeons is a huge pet peeve of mine.
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