Public Art in Chicago
Good art in public places is one of the hallmarks of a great city. Here are images of sculptures, monuments, memorials, murals, reliefs, fountains and amenities at public places in Chicago... A Blog dedicated to the Sculpture Community of Chicago... Past, Present and Future... Please do not use any image without written permission.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Contemplation Point...
Contemplation Point
Location: Edgewater Beach ..
On my trip to the Bryn Mawr district, which was basically to see the murals Living 2007 & Growing 2008.. I wandered in the nearby area of Edgewater beach .. Here I came across some stone chairs arranged in an interesting circular form, with a marker which read "Contemplation Point". I found it a very restful and peaceful place and really a contemplation point.. I wish I was there earlier to see the autumn foliage.. Being a sculpture/public art chaser, there is no greater pleasure in discovering art at unexpected places..
Friday, November 6, 2009
Site of origin of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
Site of origin of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 ..
Address: Dekoven and Jefferson Streets
Fire started on October 8, 1871 ..
Since 1956, Chicago Fire Academy, a training facility for Chicago firefighters has been located here ..
The "site of the origin of the Great Chicago Fire" was designated a Chicago Landmark: September 15, 1971 ..
Pillar of Fire ..
In 1961, a bronze sculpture of stylized flames entitled "Pillar of Fire" was erected at the point of origin of Chicago fire ..
Sculptor: Egon Weiner ..
At the base of the sculpture " Pillar of Fire" is written:
Here began the Chicago Fire of 1871 ..
The plaque reads ..
Chicago Landmark ..
Site of the origin of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 ..
The great Chicago fire began October 8, 1871, in the O'Leary barn on DeKoven Street. Fanned by a strong wind, in a city largely built of wood structures, the blaze raged for nearly 30 hours. Flames spread so far as Fullerton Avenue, before finally dying out in the early morning rain, October 10. Almost everything in the path of the fire had been destroyed.
Designated a Chicago Landmark on September 15, 1971 ..
by the City Council of Chicago
Richard J. Daley, Mayor
Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks.
One can walk into the hall of the Chicago Fire Academy and talk to the extremely friendly staff here .. take as photographs of the hall .. AND also see the site of Mrs O'Leary's Home, which is marked with a plaque ..
The plaque reads ..
Mrs. O'Leary's Home
On this site stood home and barn of Mrs. O'Leary where the Chicago fire of 1871 started. Although there are many versions of the story of its origin, the real cause of the fire has never been determined.
Erected by Chicago's Charter Jubilee
Authenticated by Chicago Historical Society 1937...
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Hubbard Street Murals
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Since there are many images, I am posting them in a series:
# Hubbard Street Murals - II [Between N. Milwaukee Street and N. Peoria Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - III [Between N. Peoria Street and N. Carpenter Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - IV [Between N. Carpenter Street and N. May Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - V [Between N. May Street and N. Racine Avenue]
# Hubbard Street Murals - VI [Between N. Racine Avenue and N. Ogden Avenue]...
Add caption |
REFERENCES:
# The Hubbard Street Murals .. click here ..
# The Hubbard Street Mural project .. click here ..
Hubbard Street Murals - II
Hubbard Street Murals - II
Between N. Milwaukee Street and N. Peoria Street
Click on any image for enlarged view ..
Check out other posts on Hubbard Street Murals ..
# Hubbard Street Murals - I
# Hubbard Street Murals - II [Between N. Milwaukee Street and N. Peoria Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - III [Between N. Peoria Street and N. Carpenter Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - IV [Between N. Carpenter Street and N. May Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - V [Between N. May Street and N. Racine Avenue]
# Hubbard Street Murals - VI [Between N. Racine Avenue and N. Ogden Avenue]...
Between N. Milwaukee Street and N. Peoria Street
Click on any image for enlarged view ..
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Check out other posts on Hubbard Street Murals ..
# Hubbard Street Murals - I
# Hubbard Street Murals - II [Between N. Milwaukee Street and N. Peoria Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - III [Between N. Peoria Street and N. Carpenter Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - IV [Between N. Carpenter Street and N. May Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - V [Between N. May Street and N. Racine Avenue]
# Hubbard Street Murals - VI [Between N. Racine Avenue and N. Ogden Avenue]...
Hubbard Street Murals - III
Hubbard Street Murals - III
Between N. Peoria Street and N. Carpenter Street
Click on any image for enlarged view ..
Check out other posts on Hubbard Street Murals ..
# Hubbard Street Murals - I
# Hubbard Street Murals - II [Between N. Milwaukee Street and N. Peoria Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - III [Between N. Peoria Street and N. Carpenter Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - IV [Between N. Carpenter Street and N. May Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - V [Between N. May Street and N. Racine Avenue]
# Hubbard Street Murals - VI [Between N. Racine Avenue and N. Ogden Avenue]...
Between N. Peoria Street and N. Carpenter Street
Click on any image for enlarged view ..
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Check out other posts on Hubbard Street Murals ..
# Hubbard Street Murals - I
# Hubbard Street Murals - II [Between N. Milwaukee Street and N. Peoria Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - III [Between N. Peoria Street and N. Carpenter Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - IV [Between N. Carpenter Street and N. May Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - V [Between N. May Street and N. Racine Avenue]
# Hubbard Street Murals - VI [Between N. Racine Avenue and N. Ogden Avenue]...
Hubbard Street Murals - IV
Add caption |
Hubbard Street Murals - IV
Between N. Carpenter Street and N. May Street ..
Click on any image for enlarged view ...
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Check out other posts on Hubbard Street Murals ..
# Hubbard Street Murals - I
# Hubbard Street Murals - II [Between N. Milwaukee Street and N. Peoria Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - III [Between N. Peoria Street and N. Carpenter Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - IV [Between N. Carpenter Street and N. May Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - V [Between N. May Street and N. Racine Avenue]
# Hubbard Street Murals - VI [Between N. Racine Avenue and N. Ogden Avenue]...
Hubbard Street Murals - V
Add caption |
Hubbard Street Murals - V
Between N. May Street and N. Racine Avenue ..
Click on any image for enlarged view ...
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
Add caption |
# The Magnificent Mile -by Daniel Cascardo and the Dearborn Painters [2004]
# Endangered Birds - by Ricki Hill, with assistance from Wes [2004]
# Adam the PO'd Dusky Salamander, et al - by Christopher Jones [2004]
# Flutter bys - by Kimberly Smith-Gnat [2004]
# Spiral Rose - by Bern Haggard [2003]
# Fred's Polar Bears - by Christina Body and Meridee Hodges [2004]
# Matriarchs - by Monica Brown with assistance from Ron Fielding [2004]
Check out other posts on Hubbard Street Murals ..
# Hubbard Street Murals - I
# Hubbard Street Murals - II [Between N. Milwaukee Street and N. Peoria Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - III [Between N. Peoria Street and N. Carpenter Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - IV [Between N. Carpenter Street and N. May Street]
# Hubbard Street Murals - V [Between N. May Street and N. Racine Avenue]
# Hubbard Street Murals - VI [Between N. Racine Avenue and N. Ogden Avenue]...