The Windy City. The City of the Big Shoulders or City
of Broad Shoulders. Hog Butcher for the World.[1]
All nicknames for a sprawling metropolis that has bragging rights to an
incredible skyline that overlooks Lake Michigan. A magnificent mile for
shopping that lights up like the most beautiful Christmas trees you’ve ever
seen. Theatres, restaurants, and sports for all seasons. There have been poems,
plays, movies, and songs written about it, and of course, who could forget
about that lovely cow that kicked over the lantern and burned it all down?
The Second City (or Third City depending on whose being
quoted) is not without its share of problems. There are darker sides to
this city that I wish didn’t exist, but given its sheer size and population,
that’s to be expected. Chicago is definitely known for its weather, both good
and bad, but that’s okay. It’ll change in a minute or two. Anyway, it’s where I
was born, and will always be known to me as sweet home Chicago. It’s my kind of
town.
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| Springtime in Chicago |
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| Chicago's Lake Shore Drive - In the Summertime |
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| Autumn in Grant Park - Chicago |
Winter Walks in the City
Christmastime at Chicago's Water Tower
Elevated Train aka the "L" - Leaving the City
[1]
Words
and Their Stories: Nicknames for Chicago.
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Love this post! I am huge fan of Chicago (at least in the warmer weather :-). The people, the food, the culture, the music, the amazing architecture. I can see why you are proud of your hometown.
ReplyDeleteI was born in Chicago too. It's going through a tough time, but I hope we have some of the spirit of 1871 when we rebuilt.
ReplyDeleteA lovely look at your city through the seasons. I didn't realize the city is RIGHT ON THE EDGE of the lake. What splendid views those lakeside buildings must have!
ReplyDeleteA very interesting profile on Chicago, with great images conveying the nature of the city.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Chicago but everyone I know who has been there absolutely fell in love with the city.
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