by Jason Prahl | Sep 26, 2005 | Photo - Chicago, Photo - CityStuff, Photo - Misc, Photo - NightShots, Photoblog
The subway in Chicago is superfast! :) We’ve become pro’s at getting around Chicago during our several trips there. Using the buses and subway you can get around pretty well.
Some facts about the transit system: CTA has approximately 2,000 buses that operate over 152 routes and 2,273 route miles. Buses provide about 1 million passenger trips a day and serve more than 12,000 posted bus stops. CTA’s 1,190 rapid transit cars operate over seven routes and 222 miles of track. CTA trains provide about 500,000 customer trips each day and serve 144 stations.
There was a little bit of a scare while we were in Chicago this last time. One of the Metra trains, which are kinda like the subway but faster with less stops, derailed and a couple of people died. We weren’t on any of the Metra trains this time, but the last time we were there we had jumped on one of them.
UPDATE: Thanks to all who voted for me on Photofriday. I got a noteworthy for the Blur competition. Thanks again!
by Jason Prahl | Sep 25, 2005 | Photo - Chicago, Photo - Church, Photoblog
This is one of the outside hallways in the Fourth Presbyterian Church in downtown Chicago. It was quite interesting to be walking along the hustle and bustle of Michigan avenue amongst what seemed like a million or more people and then to step off to the side into the courtyard next to this church. It suddenly became quiet and peaceful. The inside of this Church was quite impressive and grand. The Church was built in 1914 following the destruction of their previous worship location by the great Chicago fire and under went restoration and recreation that finished in 1995. It now sits in the middle of the great shopping known as the “Magnificent Mile.”
by Jason Prahl | Sep 23, 2005 | Photo - Monochrome, Photo - People, Photoblog
As we walked the downtown area of Chicago I saw at least 4 newlywed couples. This one struck me because of the smile on the bride’s face. I’m not much of a romantic, but these two seemed extremely happy. Hopefully that lasts in their marriage. Too many people take marriage and the family so haphazzardly.
by Jason Prahl | Sep 22, 2005 | Photo - Animals, Photo - Sky, Photoblog
by Jason Prahl | Sep 21, 2005 | Photo - Architecture, Photo - Chicago, Photoblog
This is the ceiling in a room in the Chicago cultural center. It was quite an impressive place.
by Jason Prahl | Sep 20, 2005 | Photo - People, Photoblog
It’s on the edge of invading these total stranger’s privacy, but I saw Brandon’s picture and had to put up mine! :) We got back from Chicago yesturday and I haven’t had time to process many pictures. I took enough to keep me busy for a month. Not that they are all that good, but I like several of them. You might disagree, but that’s your right!
