A few weeks ago Mr. E’ville and I visited our daughter who is working in Chicago this summer. In only three days we managed to cram in as much as possible and once sitting in O’hare for our return trip, we both felt satiated. We ate wonderful food, we visited iconic spots and well known structures, we walked off all that we ate and drank, we experienced the ‘L’ and the bus systems, we even saw fireworks and it wasn’t a holiday. Chicago, you’re an incredible city and I understand why my daughter doesn’t want her time to end in your magical town. I was sad when my short jaunt came to an end. Throughout our frenzied adventure I collected a few photos and I thank my people for letting me lag behind while not leaving me behind.
These doors are THE doors I had my sites on when traveling to Chicago. I’d read about them not too long ago and knew I wanted to ‘spy them with my little eyes’ if ever I found myself in the windy city. These bronze art nouveau doors originally were the entrance to an 1880’s jewelry store on State Street, The House of Peacock, but today are displayed at the entrance to the Palmer House Hilton Hotel on Monroe Street. They were created by american artist Louis Tiffany.
As we explored the city, the bronze theme continued. It complemented the limestone and other materials within the architecture and surrounds.
This concludes my bronzy Chicago door tour-I hope to return for more exploration of this unique city resting on green-blue waters similar to what I saw in Croatia. I’m not kidding. This east coast girl was stunned to see such dazzling, natural waters flowing through the city as we have no colors like this here in Virginia.
Thank you Norm for hosting us door fanatics again this week. Walk through this link to see what he and others across the globe are sharing from their Thursday Doors collections. Until next time…
Oh yes, these are a sightful! Most excellent! And the Croatia green Chicago water made me grin. 😀
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Some of my favorite Chicago doors. 😊
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Hope to see more some day.
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This post reminded me of the many reasons why I love Chicago 😀
I captured the Peacock doors myself on a visit there a few years ago. The lobby of that hotel is so grandiose you just don’t know where to look.
You got some nice shots of the C & C doors too – nicely done.
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Thanks Norm. We did venture further into the hotel and yes it is quite ornate! I was surprised how busy it was for the early morning hour when we were there. Big city living I guess!
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I’ve had several wonderful visits to Chicago, but it has been several years. I really enjoyed traveling along with you and seeing Mr. Tiffany’s amazing doors. 🙂
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Thank you Judy. I was in Chicago many moons ago but remember so little about that trip. This visit was so full, and for pleasure, I think I’ll cling to most all my memories.
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Wonderful collection! I love the bronze against the stone, and metal that looks like lacework.
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Your doors are so elegant!
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And there were so many more! Thank you.
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Lovely photos of doors in our incredible city! Thank you for sharing them!! Cher xo
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Now I want to go to Chicago. That Tiffany door does look like a piece of jewelry, doesn’t it. Nice shots.
Pat
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The Peacock doors were indeed jewelry! Wish I had taken time to visit the jewelry store where the originally perched.
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A reason to go back:)
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I love these photos. Chicago is such a rich city for capturing wonderful doors. Thanks for sharing these.
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Thanks Dan. Chicago is rich! I feel enriched for having visited.
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Your photos are lovely as are the doors. So cool to see such detail in doors. It was a different time when these doors were made, but I’m glad that someone now is looking after them.
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