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| I spent most of my time in the suburbs
of Downer's Grove and Oak Brook. I also visited the central Loop
and North Michigan Avenue area on the last Saturday before Christmas.
I took photos of La Salle Street looking towards the Chicago Board of Trade. |
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| I walked by the 110 story Sears Tower. It was the
world's tallest office building. |
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The department stores -- Marshall Fields and Scott Pirie -- were well decorated. |
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On my last morning I made a brief visit to Oak Park. It was an interesting look at the best and worst of American architecture. The home and studio of Frank Lloyd Wright was surrounded by some excellent examples of early 20th century house
architecture. |
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Just two blocks away one can also view classic examples of an ubiquitous and boring American Denny's and Mobil Oil gas station. Surely Mr. Wright's legacy deserves better treatment.
(Here are some view's of a Lloyd Wright gas station).
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