Cars and pedestrians stream workward along Dearborn on a recent morning. From the elevated platform at State and Van Buren, one can see nearly the length of the Loop, a perspective that endows the scene with a sense of purpose that’s illusory. Struggling to get to where they belong by nine, those on the street may or may not be touched by the glories of their surroundings: the grand and great buildings parading up and down along either side: the Fisher Building, looming up all fussy and orange-y, with the Monadnock Building, Mies van der Rohe’s Federal Center, and the old Marquette Building, opposing. Silent giants of history, they too do their work daily, the essence of the city springing from their very bones and skins.
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harley says
A great “vanishing point” picture. Nicely taken and good words with it…..
Celia says
It’s challenging to get enough of an angle to make downtown street views interesting. Many of our best buildings are underphotographed for that reason.
Thank you, H, and enjoy the day.
Janet says
I wonder how many people actually pay attention to the details. Since reading your blog, I have become more aware of the architecture of the buildings that surround me. Our small town is historic and has a handful of very interesting buildings.
Celia says
In a small town, an interesting building can be better appreciated, I believe. Less competition!