North side pictures

[D. Kaniuk]

Web site with pictures:

North side Railroad pictures:
http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/results/detail.do?query=chicago+railroads&page=1&pagesize=20&display=thumbcap&action=search&pnum=P02955
http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/results/detail.do?query=goose+island&page=1&pagesize=20&display=thumbcap&action=search&pnum=P10238
http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/results/detail.do?query=chicago+river&page=2&pagesize=20&display=thumbcap&action=search&pnum=P10239
http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/results/detail.do?query=chicago+river&page=2&pagesize=20&display=thumbcap&action=search&pnum=P10240
http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/results/detail.do?query=chicago+river&page=2&pagesize=20&display=thumbcap&action=search&pnum=P12879
http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/results/detail.do?query=chicago+river&page=2&pagesize=20&display=thumbcap&action=search&pnum=P12880

to do your own searches:
http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/search/simple.do

[TBurke]

The last picture gives younger visitors to this site a glimpse of the infamous \"S-Curve\" on Lake Shore Drive which was straightened out in the 1980s.  

[chuck]

I\'ve just noticed this building in recent photos I\'ve seen.  Does anyone know what the building is on the right side in this photo with the huge tower?

http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/cushman/results/detail.do?query=chicago+river&page=2&pagesize=20&display=thumbcap&action=search&pnum=P12879

Thanks,
Chuck

-=Chuck=-
Mail: chuckjanda@hotmail.com
Home: http://www.chucksphotospot.com

[ray gerard]

it should be 666 N. Lake Shore Drv.
it\'s still there, now with
mixed-use office/residential/retail
with parking on the lower levels

[Jeff Wingstrom]

quote:Originally posted by chuck

I\'ve just noticed this building in recent photos I\'ve seen.  Does anyone know what the building is on the right side in this photo with the huge tower?

Yes, it was indeed 666 N. LSD, is now 680 N. LSD. I worked in the building for a few years. Playboy occupies the top couple floors; I\'d often see Christie Hefner in the elevator.  It\'s quite the survivor. There\'s a story about a zeppelin docking to the tower on its west side long ago.. not sure about that one.  

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/680_N_Lake_Shore_Drive

-Jeff

[chuck]

It is still there, hidden among the much taller buildings!!  Thanks for the info.

-=Chuck=-
Mail: chuckjanda@hotmail.com
Home: http://www.chucksphotospot.com