by Mary Beth Magee

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December 28, 2006

A Trompe l'oeil delight in Chicago

August 15, 2007 12:37 PM EDT (Updated: August 15, 2007 12:50 PM EDT)

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When is a brick wall not a brick wall? When it becomes the canvas for a trompe l'oeil image of windows reflecting another building, and an elegant arch. This beauty is located on the northeast corner of N. LaSalle and W. Division in Chicago.

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Street level view

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The birds don't seem the least bit distracted by the non-existent windows and reflection

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It may not be real, but the rose window is still beautiful!

A skillful artist took the plain look of many stories of unadorned brick and used it to create an elegant illusion to please the eye. Delights such as this one are part of the allure of going downtown into Chicago!

Images taken with Kodak EasyShare Z760 from a taxi on N. LaSalle Street.

© 2007 Mary Beth Magee

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Comments: 11

Nancy S. Aug 15, 2007, 12:54pm EDT

You're right Mary Beth. It's much more attractive and interesting. Haven't seen this particular building, but will look for it next time I'm in Chicago. Thanks.

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Michelle M. Aug 15, 2007, 1:17pm EDT

Yes, this is beautiful architecture. I wonder what year that building was built.

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Aug 15, 2007, 1:19pm EDT

This is really pretty. Thanks.

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Sheila Deeth Aug 15, 2007, 1:27pm EDT

Looks nice. Never been to Chicago.

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Carole D. Aug 15, 2007, 3:50pm EDT

Beautiful!

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P.W. Dowdy Aug 15, 2007, 4:02pm EDT

Excellent!

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Mary Beth Magee Aug 15, 2007, 4:15pm EDT

Thank you all for your gracious comments. I thought it was a rather serendipitous time to be caught be a traffic light and the cabbie was kind enough to let me lower the window and indulge myself!

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Peter Joseph Swanson Aug 15, 2007, 4:41pm EDT

That's neat! Fake stuff usually just looks tacky and stupid, but this is NEAT!

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Sandra ~ D. Aug 15, 2007, 4:44pm EDT

Very nice and interesting images. Thank you.

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Susan K. Aug 20, 2007, 11:04am EDT

I love Chicago!!!

Excellent job!
More, more!!!!

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