Chicago Style

You've likely heard of Chicago-style pizza. We editor types have heard of (and dislike) the Chicago Stylebook. The words "Chicago" and "style" seem to go hand in hand when it comes to describing the city's downtown and riverwalk area, too.

I forgot I was on a "style" kick when taking pictures during our recent visit. Thought I'd share. Keep in mind, these were all taken with my phone so they aren't perfect, but they give you an idea of all the style found in architecture, sculptures and more.

Enjoy the sights...

Skyline reflections.

Steel Town.

Beautiful bridgework.

Peep hole.

The Chicago "L" (or "el") short for "elevated" – in this case, elevated over the river.

Driving beneath the "L".

 

Picture frame for friends!

3-D picture!

So many layers to see.

Skyscrapers in the sun.

Not afraid to look up... would not want to look down from up top!

New sign made to fit in with the "old" style.

Don't know what the little statue was of, but thought it was cool contrast.

Artsy black and white ala "West Side Story."

Chase Bank building or maybe DNA bank? Funky.

When I saw the two round buildings in the distance and thought they were office buildings. Upon closer inspection, I discovered a parking ramp and more as part of "Marina City."

Marina City, designed in 1959 by architect Bertrand Goldberg, is a mixed-use building complex that sits on the north bank of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, directly across from the Loop district. There are two identical 65-story towers, with the bottom 19 floors forming an exposed spiral parking ramp operated by valet with 896 parking spaces per building. Cool.

Oh yes, this was our birthday-anniversary-birthday trip so we had to get at least one picture of us!

Short one in the middle!

Happy July 4th!

Looks expensive!

What do you know – it probably IS!!

Fell in love with this city!

A little "green area" on the side.

More holiday flags.

The big "Bean".

Lakeshore fountain.

Pretty cool.

Twilight.

Does Twilight come before or after Dusk? I forget. Skyline "before dark."

Decorative street lighting.

Old Chicago. Ha.

Love the night lights!

Perfect ending to a great day with great people!