I haven’t been to downtown Chicago for a while. Luckily, I was there early, 7:30 AM for an appointment and was able to actually “see” the city with not many people around.
As I was standing at the light, I noticed this beautiful old building. I wondered what had been there before, because it seemed funny to see Target in a building like this.
Turns out, this was the flagship store for Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company opening in 1899. This building is 127 years old. The landmark structure was designed by architect Louis Sullivan. It’s officially named the Sullivan Center and is celebrated as a masterpiece by the Chicago School of architecture.
Apparently, Sullivan built many buildings and was a great influence on Frank Lloyd Wright.
Oh, when I turned around, I saw the iconic Clock on the old Marshall Field’s building. It’s always hard to get a photo of it with so many people around, but I got it. It’s known for being “the” place to meet… UNDER the CLOCK.
It’s nice when we are able to take a moment and enjoy our surroundings and old architecture.
Have a great weekend.
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Beautiful architecture. It does seem odd to have a Target sign there.
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Both pieces of architecture are amazing. I feel a little funny about the Target logo, but at least they didn’t level the building and replace it with a modern box structure.
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Yes, Target was nice about that. Also, their Red / White logo is recognizable. LOL
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That’s quite a historical-looking building, the ornate metalwork at the entrance especially. It is surprising they put the Target store in there and not something more of a vintage nature. I like the clock very much as well. Very unique looking.
I went to school, then worked in Downtown Detroit for many years. There was a similar large clock and everyone said “I’ll meet you under the clock at Kern’s” – it was called the Kern’s block because of the Kern’s Department store and Hudson’s flagship department store and Crowley’s department store were also in that same area. All three department stores are gone now, but the clock remains at its same corner.
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LOL – sounds exactly like our area in Chicago. Back then, big clocks were “the thing.”
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Yes, our Detroit clock is big like yours … no excuse for someone to be late for lunch, or work, or anything else!
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Interesting views. Thanks for sharing. 😊
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Love the look of the old buildings and the clock. It does look odd to have a Target sign there!
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Well, Target is in that building, when you walk in the door, so they had to put their sign “somewhere.” LOL
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The building look unique
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Yes, Chicago has beautiful architecture.
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Yes!! Chicago architecture is so good 😍
It’s like an open air museum. From the old school stuff to the crazy modern glass buildings, are you from there ?
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That’s right, the old school stuff. I’m from Indiana, Chicago is our neighbor. 😉
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Oh okay, Indiana pretty cool. I realized we’ve been chatting for a bit but I never properly introduced myself 😊 well I’m Gregory. What about you?
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I love those classic buildings. Beauty in architecture is underrated today.
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So true.
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