Posted September 15, 200915 yr My new home. It's been crazy busy the past two weeks moving in and starting work. But on Saturday I had time to photograph the city. A few were also taken on my commute to work, which is basically walking 15 blocks down Michigan Ave. Hopefully when things calm down a bit, and I fix the flat on my bike I'll get to taking more photos of neighborhoods. For now, I'll use my lunch break to compose this post. The photos are just various places across the city. Starting from home - Views _______________________ And from the office: _______________________________ From the commute It's actually almost a 30 minute walk. But hey no need to pay for gas and parking. ________________________________ View of the neighborhood: Taken from a nearby garage looking North into the gold coast. Most of the shops near where I live it's unlikely I'll ever go in lol. Barneys is here on the corner in this old photo. They've since moved into an incredible 5 story structure across the street. Area restaurants actually pretty reasonably priced, and superb atmosphere. Division Street Farmers Market. It runs about 2 long blocks. Let's head to the northside on the red line: If you have good zoom (which I didn't in this one) be sure to get a shot of L trains at the end of the platforms. ^ Classic Chicago Infill is great to have in any city, but alot of it has gotten overwhelming. Certain areas have bulked up maybe more than they should have. I found this great street up in Edgewater. The above homes are not commonly found in Chicago. I felt like I was right back in Michigan. This particular island of wood single family homes is surrounded by hundreds of blocks of walkups, rows, brownstones and courtyard apartment buildings. End, and more to come.
September 15, 200915 yr Great pictures! Almost makes me want to move there. That 30 minute walking commute looks like it would be fun, in nice weather.
September 15, 200915 yr I was just in your hood. We went to big bowl. Based on that picture, it looks like you're in the same building as one of my employees. Most of the shops near where I live it's unlikely I'll ever go in lol. Barneys is here on the corner in this old photo. They've since moved into an incredible 5 story structure across the street. The above picture was taken specifically for me, wasn't it?!
September 15, 200915 yr CHICITY sounds like a bad nightclub. But the city and photos are a good dayclub. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 15, 200915 yr CHICITY sounds like a bad nightclub. But the city and photos are a good dayclub. No, it sounds like a place where people of walmart hang out!
September 16, 200915 yr What part of town is are the residential shots in? Actually, that streetscape with single-family homes is further north -- between Foster and Bryn Mawr, probably on Magnolia, though possibly on Lakewook or Wayne. Years ago, I would ride my bike down those streets en route to my girlfriend's (now wife's) place.
September 16, 200915 yr Specifically what residential neighborhood? I live in Near North, the single family homes were Edgewater near Bryn Mawr. MTS, I was hoping you'd comment on that photo. Plenty of stores you wouldn't find me. The day I moved in, I felt I brought the hood to Oak Street.
September 16, 200915 yr Specifically what residential neighborhood? I live in Near North, the single family homes were Edgewater near Bryn Mawr. MTS, I was hoping you'd comment on that photo. Plenty of stores you wouldn't find me. The day I moved in, I felt I brought the hood to Oak Street. I'm knew that was the hood. I have employees that live between Chestnut and North. I go to Bistro Margot quite often so im pretty familiar with the area. Do you know what building this is?
September 16, 200915 yr That building is at least 7 blocks south and 3 blocks west of me I believe. I'm pretty sure I recognize it. I have to say I really love my view from work. You think I'd be looking out the windows everyday, but some days I don't even think to, despite that I'm up against one. If I turn from my desk immediately to the left I see Trump, IBM, and Marina Towers. Here's a couple more views from the office:
September 16, 200915 yr That building is at least 7 blocks south and 3 blocks west of me I believe. I'm pretty sure I recognize it. What is it's name?
September 17, 200915 yr That building is at least 7 blocks south and 3 blocks west of me I believe. I'm pretty sure I recognize it. What is it's name? 156 W. Superior. I would have not known that had I not driven to work today. ....yes i know i drove.......... shame on me, but I felt lazy today. BTW, what dish do you enjoy the best at Bistro Margot? I've only had the crepes there. Excellent
September 19, 200915 yr CHITOWN! :cry: homesick I'm homesick as well. I had to move away last month because of my job. Seeing these photos make my heart ache. I'll be back in town visiting friends in a few weeks though. I can't wait. Great photos! I always appreciate when people actually shoot photos from the various neighborhoods rather than exclusively shooting skyscrapers or touristy stuff downtown. While I love Chicago's downtown and all of its skyscrapers, it's the wonderful neighborhoods that I miss the most.
October 5, 200915 yr Me too. The Southside and west side never get any attention. They are still part of the city whether they are good areas or not. Chicago isn't all the northside. There is a baseball team hardly anyone knows about on the southside too, but you would think Chicago has only the cubs.
October 6, 200915 yr Me too. The Southside and west side never get any attention. They are still part of the city whether they are good areas or not. Chicago isn't all the northside. There is a baseball team hardly anyone knows about on the southside too, but you would think Chicago has only the cubs. Because its a majority minority and depressed area. I took a trip to the last stop of the green line. I walked from 51 Street to Indiana and all I can say is that, that area of Chicago makes the worst area of Cleveland look like Beverly Hills! My staff was member said things like: "you walked? In that area? With that bag and a camera and you came back alive?" "Bitch...your crazy!" "Why the hell would you go down there?" And these are people of color, that are Chicago natives.
October 6, 200915 yr Me too. The Southside and west side never get any attention. They are still part of the city whether they are good areas or not. Chicago isn't all the northside. There is a baseball team hardly anyone knows about on the southside too, but you would think Chicago has only the cubs. Because its a majority minority and depressed area. I took a trip to the last stop of the green line. I walked from 51 Street to Indiana and all I can say is that, that area of Chicago makes the worst area of Cleveland look like Beverly Hills! My staff was member said things like: "you walked? In that area? With that bag and a camera and you came back alive?" "Bitch...your crazy!" "Why the hell would you go down there?" And these are people of color, that are Chicago natives. Every few months I walk from the University of Chicago Hospitals campus (58th/Cottage Grove) to the Green Line at E63rd/Cottage Grove. That used to be a somewhat intimidating experience because of the clusters of young thugs hanging out and apparently dealing from curbside; I'd hear comments about "ol' honky." Sometimes I'd take the #4 bus either to the Green Line or all the way to the Loop, but that thing is always so packed that it's harder to get off it than it is to get on. Apparently the curbside retailing has been cleaned up, and I've noticed that some of the housing units have been boarded up with those big steel panels over the windows. The last few times, I haven't seen the former usual intimidating hangers-on. I don't feel any trepidation about walking there, although I probably wouldn't do it at night. Sometimes there are a few dodgy-looking characters hanging out under the L platform or on the steps, but nobody bothers me.
October 6, 200915 yr Every few months I walk from the University of Chicago Hospitals campus (58th/Cottage Grove) to the Green Line at E63rd/Cottage Grove. That used to be a somewhat intimidating experience because of the clusters of young thugs hanging out and apparently dealing from curbside; I'd hear comments about "ol' honky." Sometimes I'd take the #4 bus either to the Green Line or all the way to the Loop, but that thing is always so packed that it's harder to get off it than it is to get on. Apparently the curbside retailing has been cleaned up, and I've noticed that some of the housing units have been boarded up with those big steel panels over the windows. The last few times, I haven't seen the former usual intimidating hangers-on. I don't feel any trepidation about walking there, although I probably wouldn't do it at night. Sometimes there are a few dodgy-looking characters hanging out under the L platform or on the steps, but nobody bothers me. Rob, the curb side retail business is alive and kicking. I've was offered my butts than an ashtray to could hold! At one point one dude "sounded the alarm" by saying, "you aint from around here". Luckily there is a Cuban neighborhood around Halstead, so to throw him off I just started cussing him out in Spanish which always gives you a few minutes. He got the message that I wasn't havin' none of that! Over by Indiana, I could have bought any pharmaceutical know to man kind.
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