Showing posts with label union station. Show all posts
Showing posts with label union station. Show all posts

10.12.2010

other than the flea market...

While we only had 1 full day and a morning in NYC before we left on our cruise, we did manage to squeeze in a few things after the flea market.  I wanted to take my Mom out to Ellis Island to see the brick in the immigrant wall with her name on it.  I bought it for her as a Christmas gift a few years ago. 

That didn't work out exactly as planned because they were doing some remodelling out there and that particular section of the wall was "unavailable" - no problem - it's a quick trip from Phoenix, we'll just check it out next time we're in the neighborhood. 

Oh well, still a very worthwhile place to visit.  I enjoyed the thought of walking on the same floor so many people passed through on their way to hopefully a better life -  it made me want to take a photo of the floor...


and oddly, the ceiling.  Isn't it remarkable?


walking through the city I saw some wonderful doors (notice no handle on the outside - interesting)...



and cool lighting...


speaking of lighting - Grand Central Station has fantastic lighting fixtures, man do I love train stations...



You can also learn valuable lessons while walking around.  Lessons like when you get a sign for your new business, you should perhaps not put the word "new" on your sign or you'll find in a few years when you aren't new anymore, you'll have to buy a red marker...


and scratch out the "new" in your name (it's still visible).  I thought this was hilarious.  It cracks me up, sorry I have a strange sense of humor. 

We visited Ground Zero.  My mother had yet to see it so she and I walked by and as we did, I saw this Burger King and I remembered...


I remembered taking a photograph of it when my daughter and I visited 6 months after the attack.  Back then it had been the temporary headquarters of the NYPD and it looked like this...


It was an interesting day.

5.21.2010

have a great weekend...

These images are for my mother.  After reading this post the other day, she told me she wished I would have showed these particular shots in color.  The "standards" as she calls them (my mother is from England you may recall) were indeed, quite amazing in color.  So, for you Mom, here are our two Friday photos to wish you all a great weekend - in color.


Be sure to come back Monday for some exciting news - a little fun fun for YOU!

5.19.2010

my favorite place...



I love to visit old train stations and one of my favorites is Union Station in Chicago.  The character, design and aura of days gone by captivates me.  As soon as I walk through the door, my imagination soars.  There is amazing design and detail in every nook and cranny.

I see the wear on steps and imagine the people who have walked them.  Close your eyes and you can almost hear the hustle and bustle of the travellers.   I imagine the clothes they wore.  Oh the clothes, when women wore gloves and men wore hats - swoon.

I imagine the craftsman who built this amazing piece of art and I bow down to them - metaphorically of course.  Come follow me to the coolest place in Chicago and marvel at the beauty and design of Union Station...


















I hope you enjoyed this magical place as much as I always do.