She calls it "Sundays in My City".
I have a few pictures to share from a visit I made with my daughter to my home town. I last lived in Joliet, IL. back in the 70's and it went thru a bust and boom since. I imagine it is currently suffering some from the latest economy mess.
It was nice to see much of it cleaned up when I visited compared to when I last lived there.
Last year, Sir Paul McCartney stopped by in Joliet on his trip down route 66.
Here's picture of the Joliet Central High School and it's mascot, "Steelmen". At one time in Joliet's past the steel industry, played a big role. One of grandfathers worked at a factory that I believe made wire.
So that mascot is based on a sculpture by Louise Woodruff that was part of the 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress.
Here's a few pictures that show the popular limestone that was quarried in and around Joliet.
16 comments:
I love it! I love getting to see all these sights that I might never see in person.
@unknown mami - thanks that was a good idea you had.
Love the buildings!!
or are they homes?
@yorksnbeans - top one is a high school in the background.
third and fourth down are old restored house - one is used for weddings and events.
Love the history AND the pictures. Seeing all these neat places I may not get to see ever! Thanks for sharing!
Great architecture and picts! Thanks
@brainella - thanks, I wondering if I should of added a little more history. The town goes back to French explorers, one of which is its namesake.
@michelle - thanks for sharing a comment
I love that architecture. So pretty! It was nice meeting you today and seeing your city : )
@life w kaishon - thanks for visiting, being close to Chicago spoils me on architecture.
i did this too! Unknown Mami is terrific and so is your city!!!
xo
#JJ - yes I know - I did comment on your sunday city post. thanks for stopping by.
Oh I really enjoyed this post - you do have a great city.
@lilly - thanks - I just learned a well known columnist Robert Novak was born there.
Very cool, great pictures! happy New Year and Happy Sunday!
or are they homes?
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