Streeterville

Welcome to Streeterville, a neighborhood that quite literally rose from the waters of Lake Michigan. I am delighted to be your guide through this fascinating enclave. …

As we approach the sandy expanse of Ohio Street Beach, listen to the gentle lapping of the waves. This small but beloved crescent of sand was initially established in 1913 under Mayor Carter Harrison. …

Continuing our stroll eastward, we arrive at the verdant peninsula of Milton Lee Olive Park. Feel the cool, refreshing wind sweep across the lake as you step onto the paved pathways. …

Just a short walk to the south, the massive structure of Navy Pier dominates the shoreline. Extending incredibly far out into Lake Michigan, it is the longest pier in the entire country. …

Let us now turn our attention to the north and proceed along the lakefront to address the towering achievements of modern architecture. As we approach numbers 860 and 880 North Lake Shore Drive, prepare to witness a profound…

We now move inland, stepping away from the modernist glass towers and into a completely different temporal and aesthetic realm. As we walk onto the downtown campus of Northwestern University, the atmosphere suddenly shifts. …

Just steps away from the Collegiate Gothic halls of Northwestern, we encounter a cultural institution of international renown. This magnificent, austere structure before us is the Museum of Contemporary Art, affectionately known…

As we walk westward toward the very edge of Streeterville, the environment grows increasingly bustling and metropolitan. We are approaching the magnificent, historic boundary of the neighborhood, the world famous Michigan Avenue. …

We conclude our journey along the exquisite promenade of East Lake Shore Drive. This short but visually stunning stretch of roadway is quintessential Chicago. …