Sketch # 8 - Chicago or Paris?

Le Metra - Van Buren Metra Station

This entrance to the Van Buren St. Metra Station was a gift from Chicago's sister city Paris in 2001.  Paris is my 2nd favorite city (next to Chicago) and so I love to see this glimse of Paris here in my city.  The Metro station entrances of Paris were designed by Hector Guimard around 1900 in the Art Nouveau style.

State Street - that Great Street! - Sketch # 7

The Chicago Theatre Sign and Marina City

On State Street (that Great Street!) the Chicago Theatre sign really greats you.  The sign is almost 6 stories tall and a true landmark.  The Chicago Theatre was built in 1921, Designed by Cornielius and George Rapp.  The interior is spectacular and modeled after Versailles.  And the venue is still going strong - check out the upcoming attractions.
Beyond the theatre you can see the Lake Street El (elevated train) and Marina City.

Sketch # 6 - 35 E. Wacker - The Jewelers' Building

The Jewelers' Building

Designed by Joachim Giaver & Frederick Dinkelberg, the Jewelers' building was built in 1925.  A "high tech" building for it's day, it had an automobile elevator for safely transporting precious gems to any of the lower 23 floors.  The domed tower was originally a restaurant, and is now part of the office of Architect Helmut Jahn.