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Old June 29th, 2009, 09:29 PM   #81
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here's some great shots of Chicago!!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jchalme...16934/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9846145...85531/sizes/l/
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Old June 30th, 2009, 01:17 AM   #82
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...I...freaking...love..Chicago, Man.
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Old June 30th, 2009, 07:26 AM   #83
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I love both of these cities so much, my two favorite cities in the United States. They are both so unique, and have so much to offer! If I were presented the choice of living in either The Loop or Manhattan, I truly don't know which I would choose!
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Old July 5th, 2009, 01:23 AM   #84
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One of the best treads ever. Why not make a tread with hong kong too? So we can have the 3 best skylines together.
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Old July 5th, 2009, 07:26 AM   #85
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The New York City and Chicago appreciation thread

So, we gentrify RP (as we did many places in Chicago), and the what happens .We discussed that in another thread so I won't go into it now but to me, ... New York, Albany area, Buffalo area, Long Island, New York City .I am looking to purchase properties in Chicago and hoping to flip them for a good return within ... Chicago Forum, 16 replies; The official Chicago appreciation thread, ... New York, Albany area, Buffalo area, Long Island, New York City.The Ben Gordon appreciation thread ... good teammate and an overall good representative of the city of Chicago and the Chicago Bulls. .... New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder
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Old July 5th, 2009, 09:31 PM   #86
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credit goes to Jan!
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01. Cellular Field / Chicago White Sox


02. Morning haze


03. South Loop


04. Legacy at Millennium Park


05. Wacker Drive


06. Cozy


07. 2 of 4 Chicago Kings


08. Looking back


09. Wrigley Field / Chicago Cubs


10. 3 of 4 Chicago Kings


11. Around Michigan Avenue


12. Hi there Trump!


13. Penthouse views


14. Hi there neighbour!


15. Loop


16. Same height.


17. Aqua part 1.


18. Aqua part 2.


19. 4 of 4 Chicago Kings!


20. Museum Park Towers
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Old July 6th, 2009, 04:33 AM   #87
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That's f*king awesome!

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Old July 6th, 2009, 04:47 AM   #88
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Hey my sister is working in the Empire State Building! She started June 15, she flew form Honduras on the 13th.
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Old July 6th, 2009, 05:45 PM   #89
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hey guys! does the empire state hold the functions of residential and hotel, or office only?
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Old July 7th, 2009, 06:26 AM   #90
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it's office only
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Old July 7th, 2009, 06:29 AM   #91
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Old July 7th, 2009, 07:15 AM   #92
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it's office only
thanks!
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Old July 8th, 2009, 01:14 AM   #93
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I went up with Jan. it was awesome.



this one looks like Manhattan!

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Old July 8th, 2009, 01:40 AM   #94
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this one looks like Manhattan!
In a way it does! Very nice shot!
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Old July 8th, 2009, 02:34 AM   #95
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haha I guess I see it...cept for the.....beach! That tour over Chicago was hardcore...loved it. Thanks to everyone for finally joining the party. Let's keep it up for NY and the CHI
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Old July 8th, 2009, 02:45 AM   #96
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This thread is on n poppin'
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Old July 8th, 2009, 02:51 AM   #97
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Old July 11th, 2009, 06:17 PM   #98
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Old July 17th, 2009, 04:43 AM   #99
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Old July 20th, 2009, 02:05 AM   #100
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I appreciate :-)
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