Spray Paint, Not Bullets
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John Morris/Chicago Patterns
Garfield Boulevard, near Prairie.
Neighborhood Views
Neighborhood Views is a new column featuring architecture, infrastructure, and hidden history photos. Submit yours to our flickr group or send to chicagopatterns@gmail.com.
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Square and Cirlcular Towers
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John Morris/Chicago Patterns
This greystone six-flat at Wabash and 37th in Bronzeville is square on the left, round on the right.
Eagle Atop the Centennial Monument in Logan Square
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John Morris/Chicago Patterns
Built in 1918 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of statehood for Illinois, the eagle, monument, and base are the central focal point for Logan Square park (which is actually a triangle).
Lone Gothic Mansion on Washington Boulevard
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This is the only grand home left on Washington Boulevard near Union Park. Built in 1890 in the Gothic Revival style, it’s a relic among empty lots of new construction.
