Originally settled in the 1850s, Lincoln Square was annexed in the 1920s. Its rich history has developed it into a neighborhood with architecture dating from the Victorian era to the present.
Development of the city caused a great decline in purple martins, native songbirds that live in open areas near the water. In 2002 the #ChicagoParkDistrict installed houses for the birds, which has helped reinstate their numbers.
The 18.5 mile trail runs along the lakefront length of Chicago. The north section is notorious for being very crowded in the summertime. This image, taken from the section near Belmont, shows how wide open the north section can be in the colder months.
Winding from Chicago to Los Angeles Route 66 is alive and well. The official start is on Adams at Michigan, but this sign is one block west, on Wabash.
Since 1847 Maxwell Street was a gateway for immigrants into Chicago. In its heyday the market hosted 50,000 bargain hunters every Sunday. The much smaller Sunday market is now located on Des Plaines.
Located directly across the street from the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame this little plaza features fountains and a statue of Joe DiMaggio. It's a beautiful spot to take a break on a nice summer day.
Started in 1934 by a group of businessmen and $7,000 this independent bank has survived many financial crises in the US and still holds most of its own commercial and residential loans.
The congregation for this church originated in the front parlor of a home at 624 W Briar Place in 1887. With persistence of the membership, in 1888 a chapel was built west of Clark Street and in 1890 it was moved and expanded in its current location.
Located just south of Wrigley Field this animal hospital has been in operation since 1952 and was voted Chicago's Favorite Pet Hospital on multiple occassions.
This sculpture is named Commemorative Ground Ring and it was designed to look like an engagement ring with architectural details that are iconic of Chicago.
