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.
Established in 1988 #GooseIsland was a pioneer in the modern micro brew boom. Although Anheuser-Bush InBev purchased them in 2011 it's still considered a staple of Chicago brews.
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.
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.
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.
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.
