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Haworthia · #**1241** Posted **Feb 4, 2009, 4:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by harryc

From Ashland/Lake on the Green/Pink lines

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Wow, I know you're showing the current status of the Elysian, but Hancock steals the show. Nice shots.

Jibba · #**1242** Posted **Feb 4, 2009, 5:53 PM**

Amazing picture, harryc.

Segun · #**1243** Posted **Feb 4, 2009, 6:12 PM**

that picture almost makes me want to get up early in the winter morning and shoot.

almost.

James2390 · #**1244** Posted **Feb 4, 2009, 8:34 PM**

That shot is so drool-worthy.

BVictor1 · #**1245** Posted **Feb 8, 2009, 5:34 PM**

01/31/09

Jibba · #**1246** Posted **Feb 8, 2009, 6:56 PM**

^Nice close-up in that first shot.

Dr. Taco · #**1247** Posted **Feb 10, 2009, 6:28 PM**

some photos my dad took last week from a condo he was working in

jcchii · #**1248** Posted **Feb 10, 2009, 7:32 PM**

wow. it was right out the window there

trvlr70 · #**1249** Posted **Feb 10, 2009, 9:08 PM**

Very, very cool photo.

Damn, those upper condos will have just unreal views. Totally jealous.

headcase · #**1250** Posted **Feb 10, 2009, 10:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by trvlr70

Damn, those upper condos will have just unreal views. Totally jealous.

yep, and the best thing about those views?

You won't be able to see the Elysian from them!

SSDD

MrLakepoint · #**1251** Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 12:06 AM**

[QUOTE=jstush04;4079189]some photos my dad took last week from a condo he was working in

That is 900 North Michigan.... I use to live in that building but I had an east view before I left. I know that they are adding about 15 new condo's there. Tell dad Great shot and we appreciate him taking the time to give us a different perspective

ardecila · #**1252** Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 2:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by headcase

yep, and the best thing about those views?

You won't be able to see the Elysian from them!

SSDD

That's ironic in more ways than one, considering that this statement was originally applied by disdainful Parisians to the Eiffel Tower.

tj2112 · #**1253** Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 2:02 PM**

I passed by on Walton St. a few days ago. They are installing the roof below. Its brown in color.

chicubs111 · #**1254** Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 2:20 PM**

^ ugg...brown...that the hell...it supposed to be green from the renderings...I actually wish they would make it black to be consistent with the railings....anything but the same freaking brown color!

the urban politician · #**1255** Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 3:58 PM**

^ In an effort to see the glass as half-full, at least it's not red, white, and blue to match the American flag or the Cubs insignia

Nowhereman1280 · #**1256** Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 5:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by chicubs111

^ ugg...brown...that the hell...it supposed to be green from the renderings...I actually wish they would make it black to be consistent with the railings....anything but the same freaking brown color!

Ummm its supposed to be copper, copper does not come green, it comes brown. If they don't cheap out and actually install copper I'll be quite pleased.

photoLith · #**1257** Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 6:44 PM**

Oh, theyll cheap out im betting.

chicubs111 · #**1258** Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 8:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nowhereman1280

Ummm its supposed to be copper, copper does not come green, it comes brown. If they don't cheap out and actually install copper I'll be quite pleased.

Here is a link that talks about a green roof...
http://yochicago.com/today/high-rise...ard-roof_8324/

JayPro · #**1259** Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 11:21 PM**

Copper starts out green and turns brown with oxidation. The top of the Trump Building in downtown Manhattan (40 Wall Street) was originally green; but quickly changed color.
Its present greenness is thanks to recent renovations.

Steely Dan · #**1260** Posted **Feb 11, 2009, 11:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by JayPro

Copper starts out green and turns brown with oxidation.

nope, you've got that backwards. new copper starts out with that metalic-brownish color, but due to oxidation and other processes, it develops its trademark green patina over time.

It is important to note that in contrast to the oxidation of iron by wet air that the layer formed by the reaction of air with copper has a protective effect against further corrosion. On old copper roofs a green layer of copper carbonate, called verdigris, can often be seen. Another notable example of this is on the Statue of Liberty."

"Copper has been used as water-proof roofing material since ancient times, giving many old buildings their greenish roofs and domes. Initially copper oxide forms, replaced by cuprous and cupric sulfide, and finally by copper carbonate. The final carbonate patina is highly resistant to corrosion"

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper