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Chicago Flag in Daley Plaza

The Picasso

Pablo Picasso donated this 50ft. sculpture to Chicago in 1967.  Located in Daley Plaza, the sculpture that was never given a name has been described as some kind of bird or a something that resembles a woman’s profile.  Chicago was not accustomed to public sculptural displays that lacked historical significance, so initial reviews of the Picasso were met with controversy.  These days the landmark can be used as a meeting place for loop goers as well as a climbing apparatus for children (or adults who act like children). 

An interesting note is that Picasso refused a $100,000 fee for his work because he wanted to provide the display as a gift to the people of Chicago.

 

Daley Christmas Tree

There were more than 70 applicants this year for the official Daley Plaza Christmas Tree located in the Loop at Washington and Dearborn.  The winner is this 75 year old, 70ft. blue spruce from the Colomer family in northwest suburban McHenry County.  Situated behind the tree is the neo-gothic Chicago Temple Building home of the First United Methodist Church.

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