Those who have lived in Chicago for some time are doubtless aware that the skyline has gotten much bigger. But this photograph from 1955 reveals how drastic the change has been.  If you look closely many of these buildings will be familiar.  But they are dwarfed today by newer construction. The skyscraper nearest the photographer … Continue reading The Skyline in 1955 →

The state of the landmark Carson Pierre Scott & Company building at 1 S. State Street, today known as the Sullivan Center, is depressing. Completed in 1899, the building is a surviving work of noted architect Louis Sullivan. For most of its existence the building was home to the Carson Pierre Scott & Company department … Continue reading A Huge Comedown from Carson’s →

The Daley Center never changes.  About once every five years life takes me there for one reason or another.  Last Wednesday was one such day and, as expected, everything is exactly the same as it was in the 1990’s.  It is probably not very different from opening day in 1965. The Picasso sculpture still stands guard … Continue reading The Richard J. Daley Center – Trapped in Time →