Showing posts with label Lynda Dossey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lynda Dossey. Show all posts

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Chicago's Unique Architecture: The Loop, Marina City, And More (UPDATED)

 

With Chicago in the news (because we've got a chaotic fascist in the White House who's desperately trying to distract from the Epstein files and establish precedent for an authoritarian takeover), let's look at some of the famous buildings in the "City with big shoulders," one of America's most beautiful. Architect Lynda Dossey goes on a walking tour of The Loop, Marina City, and other downtown areas to learn about the architecture there that's part of what makes Chicago the great city that it is, without ICE and the National Guard.

 

UPDATE:  Meanwhile, here's what that Malignant Fascist wants to do in Chicago.


Sunday, May 28, 2023

Exploring Chicago's Impressive Downtown Architecture

 

Take a walk with architect Lynda Dossey through the downtown River North neighborhood of Chicago ("that toddlin' town") and see French renaissance and neo- Gothic masterpieces, the Hancock building, a building that has its own zip code, and much more.  Lots of fun details and impressive historical background.