Walking Chicago: February 2020

Thursday, February 27, 2020

#39 Polish Downtown

Thursday, February 27, 2020

#39 Polish Downtown

Two massive cathedrals on this walk. Pulaski Park has a big community center building. Not much else about this walk. It borders the expressway so it's not very scenic.

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Pulaski Park

Big church

A Theater

Skyline over expressway

Another Big Church

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#37 Division Street Corridor

Thursday, February 27, 2020

#37 Division Street Corridor

Many of the shops and cafes listed on the card have been replaced with new shops and cafes. I've learned that many businesses have a 10 to 15 year lifespan in Chicago. It was partly sunny but cold enough to give me rosy cheeks. I stopped at a coffee shop to warm up at the end.

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A church

A landmark plaque

Warm up

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

#3 Art Institute of Chicago

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

#3 Art Institute of Chicago

Iconic landmark in Chicago. Free for Illinois residents in Jan, Feb and Mar. Perfect for a cold, snowy, wintry day. I spent 6 hours and walked 4 miles INSIDE the museum. I hit all the favorites (Hopper's Nighthawks, Wood's American Gothic, Seurat's Sunday Afternoon) and even caught a talk in the modern wing. Informative and thought provoking. I always like looking at the Greek and Roman coins and pottery and sculpture. Still don't get Pollack though. Seriously, even he admits, "I am not aware of what I am doing."

Lots to explore here.

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Iconic Sculpture

Warhol does Marilyn

Haystacks

I stood where Ferris Bueller stood!

front

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

#35 Wicker Park to Bucktown

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

#35 Wicker Park to Bucktown

Started to snow during this walk. Mid afternoon so all bars were closed. Not much going on.

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Cow Sculpture

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#36 Wicker Park Historic Neighborhood

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

#36 Wicker Park

Cold, windy, overcast - but I got this walk in before it started snowing. Another historic neighborhood. Not a lot of highlights.

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Wicker Park Sign

A Church

The actual Wicker Park

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Monday, February 24, 2020

#38 Ukranian Village

Monday, February 24, 2020

#38 Ukranian Village

Wanted to get another quick walk in before the weather turned back to winter. This was a short one. I think that the Ukranian neighborhood is probably smaller than it was in 1912. A couple of big churches. Only a handful of shops with Ukranian language on the windows.

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Museum

St. Nick's Church

St Something Church

Another Museum

Ann's Bakery

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Sunday, February 23, 2020

#26 Baha'i Temple

Sunday, February 23, 2020

#26 Baha'i Temple

The only Baha'i Temple in North America is just up the lake front in Wilmette, Illinois. I used to drive by it everyday on my way to work. Today was my first visit. Fascinating story. Nice day to visit.