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Old Posted Mar 12, 2013, 2:08 AM
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Ch.G Ch.G, the original part of the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is indeed the most classically beautiful aquarium structure I have seen too! I can think of no other in the United States (certainly not any of the larger ones) that comes close. I think none of its early contemporaries even exist in their original structures anymore. Here are some more details of the historic part of the building:

Aquarium or Zoo: John G. Shedd Aquarium
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That octopus light pendant is fantastic! That's original?
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Old Posted Mar 12, 2013, 3:34 AM
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I believe all the Shedd's lobby light fixtures are original, including the octopus pendants, installed in 1929 for the aquarium's opening.
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Old Posted Mar 12, 2013, 3:55 AM
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Aquarium or Zoo: Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Aquarium or Zoo: Aquarium of the Bay
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Aquarium or Zoo: Treetops Complex in Lost Forest at San Diego Zoo
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Aquarium or Zoo: North Entrance of Saint Louis Zoo
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Aquarium or Zoo: Tropical Asia at Woodland Park Zoo
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Aquarium or Zoo: Asia Quest at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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Old Posted Mar 13, 2013, 3:46 AM
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Aquarium or Zoo: Wild Asia at Taronga Zoo
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Aquarium or Zoo: Maharajah Jungle Trek in Asia at Disney's Animal Kingdom
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Aquarium or Zoo: Giant Pandas of Chengdu at Zoo Atlanta
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KevinFromTexas, do you mean a proper aquarium like this one?:
Yeah, I wish we could get a real aquarium like that. I love the subject of marine biology. I grew up taking family vacations at the coast. I love the ocean and I'm fascinated by it.
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Aquarium or Zoo: South Gate and Mall at Brookfield Zoo
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Aquarium or Zoo: Feathers and Scales at Brookfield Zoo
Location: Brookfield, Illinois



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Aquarium or Zoo: The Swamp at Brookfield Zoo
Location: Brookfield, Illinois



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I love this thread. as a zoo lover, it is awesome to see all these great pictures. Thanks for sharing.
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Aquarium or Zoo: Birds at Brookfield Zoo
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