And until we passed the buildings in the photo by boat I had no idea they were Chicago based. I knew these building from photos and maybe from tv, but had no idea were I could find them. What I like the most about it is the round shape it has.
This is 'Marina City' and this is a residential/commercial building. It was designed in 1959 by architect Bertrand Goldberg and completed in 1964. What you don't see in my photo is that this building has parking space on the lower floors. Besides residential space (that also includes dry cleaners, grocery store, package room and valet parking) this complex also houses the House of Blues concert hall and Sax Hotel as well as an upscale bowling alley and a bank.
They were so creative back then Nellies, this is outstanding and so unique. Must have been a wonderful tour.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite cities. I've photographed these towers more than a few times myself. Nicely done Nellies.
ReplyDeleteVery cool towers, I've never seen them before.
ReplyDeleteDidn't they call them the "Corn cobs"? I liked Chigaco very much, hadn't expected it had so many interesting buildings.
ReplyDeleteWat een schitterende gebouwen daar in Chicago. Ik heb ze wel eens bij Oprah gezien . groetjes van Riet
ReplyDeletewhat a cool picture!
ReplyDeletelove that photo! makes me want to travel!
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