Explored Chicago’s North Side on shared bicycles. Cycled The 606, a trail on a former “L” line elevated on berms and bridges. This former Playskool factory once produced Lincoln Logs and Tyke Bikes.
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McCormick Place Convention Center
Walked past a clinical chemistry trade show at Chicago’s vast McCormick Place convention center.
Louis Sullivan Ironwork
Paused at this ironwork above the entrance to a Target store in Chicago’s loop. Legendary architect, Louis Sullivan, created this for the Carson Pirie Scott department store which originally occupied this building.
57 St. Design
Visited 57 St. Design in an industrial area of Chicago’s Southside to discuss furniture.
Chicago July 2018
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Art and Skyline
Viewed art and city skyline at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Highest Point in Minneapolis
Stood on a park bench at the highest point in Minneapolis, Deming Heights Park.
Raging Mississippi
The Mississippi raged below as I crossed the Third Avenue Bridge. Last night’s Aquatennial fireworks were launched from this bridge.
Russia in Minneapolis
A strange thing happened as I was jogging around a lake a few days before the 2016 US presidential election. In my November 1, 2016 post I wrote: A diminutive older woman was trying to catch my attention. She announced proudly in a Russian accent that she was voting for the Republican candidate for President. “Very…… Continue reading Russia in Minneapolis
Psychic Синти
Continued my search for Russia in the Twin Cities. Found an alley in Hopkins where Russian émigré and psychic Синти (Cynthia) practices her trade.