[poconopundit]

Seeing Trump Tower on a recent trip to Chicago, I got the itch to do a story on it.

Trouble is, the story kept growing and growing on me. There are eight large photos in the story — lots of detail and my perspective on why it’s great.

This is definitely a casual read with some fun stuff in it.

No politics! Ha!

Hope you like it.

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

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[Navy Patriot]

I would add 110 feet to Trump Tower when comparing to the Ronald Reagan, the caissons are an integral part of the structure.

[marktwain]

What other Trump books would you recommend?

[Enchante]

Wow, this is great, thanks for the images and explanations!! What a magnificent tower!!

[MinuteGal]

I never lived in the city, but as a youngster growing up through my teen years in a western Chicago suburb, my mom would give me a dime on Saturdays for the El which took me into the city and into another world....a world of world-class art, science and historical museums, theaters, broadway shows, opera, ballet, lake-front festivals, air shows, parades and fabulous firework displays from Lake Michigan barges on the Fourth.

I waved and cheered at the new Queen Elizabeth as she went by me in an open-air vintage car on State Street, that Great Street, along with Princess Margaret and Prince Philip. Quite a thrill for this young lady.

Thanks so much for your wonderful photos...I studied each one and the various locations brought back so many memories.

The city has always had beautiful and progressive architecture going way back in history thanks to world-renowned Chicago architects such as Mies van der Rohe, Daniel Burnham and Louis Sullivan.

Now retired in Florida, I've never seen the Trump Tower. However, it appears beautifully-designed, low key...and despite being "modern" it fits in perfectly with the wonderous Chicago skyline.

I hope some of the Illinois freepers on my ping list here will enjoy the photos, also....you can sense the vitality of the City of Broad Shoulders shining through in each of all the very professional shots.

Thanks again, Pocopundit!

Leni/MinuteGal

[TXBlair]

I had cousins who lived in a suburb of Chicago for a year or two when we were kids and I got to visit them one summer on a road trip with my grandparents. I was even there for Independence Day. We went into the city for the fireworks; it was the best time!

Aside from the 4th of July, though, we didn’t go into Chicago for any sightseeing or other touristy activities (well, we went to a giant mall; that’s it). Looking back, I’m horrified that my grandparents didn’t make sure that my brother and I got a good dose of Chicago’s history and culture. I guess maybe they didn’t feel confident enough to drive us in to the city themselves, and my aunt and uncle were too busy working to take us.

Anyway, all that to say...your pictures of Chicago are spectacular! I kind of feel like I’ve finally had a little visit there now. It’s not just the pictures; it’s the SPECIFIC ones that you selected. They enhance your article very well, especially for visual people such as myself. The captions are perfect, too: informative and, sometimes, funny. Weaponized tweets, was it? A cool MAGA drink? Excellent!

Thank you for doing all of that research and presenting it to us, in addition to posting the colorful photos. I’ve never stayed in one of Trump’s properties and honestly had never given a thought to the land acquisition and construction process. I enjoyed reading the information you gave here. I feel like I got a look not just at Chicago, but at “Trump’s Chicago.”

Thanks again, poconopundit! I hope you enjoy working on your projects as much as we enjoy reading them. You really are kind to share. :)

[M Kehoe]

Next time we go to Chicago we’ll stay at the Trump tower.

5.56mm

[V K Lee]

Well done, PP. Thanks for sharing your hard work and effort.
A tour and lessons without leaving your easy chair.

[W.]

Well done, thank you!

[Bob Ireland]

Great graphics report - from a Philistine who has no memory of my toddler visit in the 40's... Almost makes me want to visit there. 👴

[SparkyBass]

I took this in July, 2014. Locals were whining "how did HE get his name SO BIG on HIS building? There are laws against it, you know..." grow a pair.

[Freedom56v2]

Thanks for posting this.

I would recommend the Chicago architecture boat tour off of Navy Pier for anyone visiting Chicago from May-September...fascinating tour of City on lakefront and through the Chicago River :)

[Albion Wilde]

Great thread, poconopundit! Bookmarking...