"L" station

This is the Green line station at Harlem in Oak Park, IL. I was standing on the next platform waiting for my commuter train when I took this photo a little before 7PM tonight.

Castle?

This is the DuPage Country Historical Museum building.

Tivoli

Tonight I went to my first movie at the historic Tivoli Theater in downtown Downers Grove. I arrived early and got to hear the Wurlitzer Pipe Organ. 

The Wall that Heals

The mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall was hosted by the First Division Museum at Cantigny this week. 

I heard Jan Skruggs, the founder of the "Wall," tell the story of how it came to be.

Steeple

This is the steeple part of the Prayer Tower at Wheaton Bible Church.

Cottage

The house next door to my sister in Wauwatosa, WI.

Hotel

The historic Baker Hotel on the Fox River in St Charles, IL

Commons

Five years ago the City of Warrenville dedicated the space between the Warrenville Public Library and City Hall to honor a longtime volunteer by naming it Bob Walters Commons. This space is now the location of weekly free concerts during the summer. The space behind the fountain is perfect allowing kids to run and play during concerts.  Most weeks there are as many people in this area (behind the "stage") as sitting on the hillside "amphitheater." I think the fountain adds a great touch.

Chicago Light

The beautiful lighthouse that guards Chicago Harbor.

Chicago River

The sun was shining, the blue sky full of clouds, and the skyline along the Chicago River was spectacular today.

Created by & for Him

This verse seems very appropriate for the new science building at Wheaton College.

Windmill

I've always wondered what the story is behind the building of this private home on Gary Avenue in Wheaton, IL.

Real or Fake?

Today as I drove around Villa Park, IL looking for a Forest Preserve, I saw this house. It's an amazing replicas of a Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie Style home. 

The detail is amazing. If it didn't look so new, I would have sworn it was an original. Just to be sure I checked my book of FLW homes (the complete catalog by William Storrer.) Just as I expected, it wasn't listed.

Wheaton Homes

These two house sit on adjacent lots. They always make me think of England.

Steeple

This is the steeple of Wheaton Bible Church. It sits on top of the Prayer Tower and is often lit at night.

Historic Building

The former Kroehler Manufacturing Company, Naperville, IL on the south side of the BSNF railroad tracks. 

In the 1940's Kroehler's was the 2nd largest furniture company in the US.

Bean

I went downtown into the Loop to see Luminous Field, a light show at Cloud Gate (commonly called "the Bean") in Millennium Park. This photo during the "Blue Hour" turned out amazing.

There were so many people standing around the bean you could only see the light show as a reflection but even that was impressive.

Homestead

The Baker Homestead is the oldest remaining Greek Revival home on its orginal site in DuPage County. It is now part of the West Branch Forest Preserve. I think this home looks best with snow on the ground.

Green Shutters

I've driven by this house for years and I think it catches my attention because it's not like most of the "mansions" nearby. I like the whitewashed brick and the arched side entrance. It reminds me of homes in the south or maybe a county "estate" in England.

St James Farm

I try to visit St James Farm a couple times a year. Today was sunny and though it's not yet in full fall color, it was still a great photo "shoot." This brick stable is impressive.

See more of my photos at St James.