Thomas Gouard
While headed to Harold Washington College campus via CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) Greenline train our train had a minor delay, which allowed me to get this shot. Crazy huh? A delay right here in this spot! For those that are not familiar with the city of Chicago, that is the Willis Tower from a distance. It used to be, but still commonly referred to as the Sears Tower, which was from 1973-2009. As for me, I still call it the Sears Tower because that is the name that I was introduced to when it was brought to my awareness.
Visiting the city of Chicago, the Willis Tower is hard not to miss. It can be seen part of many of Chicago’s skyline shots, and comes in handy when you need help navigating around the inner city itself. For me while cycling or running in the inner downtown area, I use it as a guide to get me from north to south in the city, which is a huge plus!
I’m originally not from Chicago, but every time I’m downtown it reminds me why I moved to this city.
As for this photo it was taken with a Samsung Galaxy S8, and shared as part of the 365 Photos Challenge, which the rules and guidelines are listed if you would like to participate.
Great perspective shot, excellent view
Thank you, Pamela. I will get a better shot once it heats up outside
Must be confusing to live there lately
At times, lol. I don’t even know what to call some of the buildings and stadiums. I have no clue what the name of hte White Sox stadium is named
That’s just plain silly. Is a landmark a landmark if you can’t even recall the name?
The companies that own these landmarks get bought out, and give the landmark a shitty name.White Sox stadium is named “Guaranteed Rate Field” which sounds cheesy for a baseball stadium. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guaranteed_Rate_Field). I’m use to it being known as U.S. Cellular Field
Why don’t they just call it corporate whore field and have done with it. Or call it paid for with public money but the profits aren’t going back to the taxpayers field?
Lol, might as well. Or better yet trash bag stadium.
Wow, this is an excellent photo. The view is incredible.
Thank you, Carol. I will be looking to top it tomorrow when I head to campus : )
Thanks! This was a shot while the train had a minor delay
Although it’s spelled Willis, in Chicago it’s pronounced Sears.
Yes Yes Yes : ) Sears Tower sounds so much better than Willis Tower
I heard that! Don’t think I will ever get used to the new name…
I don’t think anyone will ever get use to it unless someone is slightly new to discovering it.
If you’re encountering it for the first time as Willis Tower, you have nothing to get used to
Yep! Our beloved Chicago White Sox stadium has gone through a few names throughout the years too. Just recently the John Hancock building name was changed also