U.S. Route 66, known as “Mother Road”, construction was started in 1926. Historic route 66 starts from downtown Chicago and goes across the country and ends in Santa Monica, California. In past, construction of U.S. Route 66 was very important for business and to boost economy of midwest region. At one time, route was also known as Chicago-St. Louis road …
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Friday Chicago Photos: Frozen Lake Michigan
Photo Courtesy: flickr.com/qwertyuiop This photo was taken in 2004. Real Chicago Winter… It’s beautiful to see the view…. That’s different story that global warming is not bringing enough cold and snow that can freeze Chicago’s Lake Michigan this year. Let’s see what happens this year… Still we have couple of months left for winter season… Where is all snow this …
Read More »Friday Chicago Photos: Lake Michigan Waves – Aftermath of Sandy
Lake Michigan Waves Witness the Dangerous Aftermath of Sandy Photo Courtesy: CNN.com Aftermath of Sandy is terrible. But, this picture of Lake Michigan waves witness the danger of the storm as well. Chicago is far away from the east coast but still the effect of wind was experienced on Lake Michigan shoreline near downtown Chicago. If remnants of Sandy can create dangerous …
Read More »Friday Chicago Photos: USS Chicago Anchor Navy Pier
USS Chicago Anchor at Navy Pier USS Chicago Anchor is donated by the naval historical center, U.S. Navy. The retrieval of this anchor was made under the auspices of the USS Chicago foundation. It is located at Navy Pier.
Read More »Friday Chicago Photo: St. Alphonsus Catholic Church
Picture is taken from the 9th floor of Illinois Masonic Hospital in Chicago. Excellent sunset giving the glimpse of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, the historic Church standing since 1889. St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Quick History: Land for the Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church was bought from the Union Mutual Life Insurance company in 1882.
Read More »The Baha’i House of Worship at Dawn
The Baha’i House of Worship The Baha’i House of Worship Bahai Temple Centenary100 Linden Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091 847-853-2300 Hours: Auditorium and Gardens: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, year round Welcome Center and Bookstore: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m daily; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the summer
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