Chicago Photo Gallery - Magnificent Mile

The Magnificent Mile is lined with fancy shops and department stores along Michigan Avenue. But with brutally-cold winter temperatures, the streets were deserted.

The Wrigley Building was constructed between 1921-24 and consists of 2 towers of 27 and 18 stories, with the clock tower inspired by Seville's cathedral.

The Tribune Tower opened in 1925 and was inspired by France's Rouen cathedral.

You can go into the lobby and snap a few photos. It was also my warm-up break from the nail-biting cold outside.

Plenty of other non-glassy skyscrapers lined both sides of the street heading north.

Tall and slender buildings soared above the street, sometimes a bit out of proportion with its neighbours, but impressive nevertheless.

Water Tower was completed in 1867 and was one of few buildings that survived the great fire.

The Fourth Presbyterian Church was built after the fire and its congregation included many of the city's elite.

John Hancock Center was built in 1970 by an insurance firm and consists of offices and residences. Similar to the Sears Tower, the building's name changed in early 2018 to 875 North Michigan Avenue as its owners try to seure a new naming-rights deal.

While tourists pay a fortune to go up the observation deck, it is possible to visit the restaurant instead on the 95th floor for both a meal and the view at prety much a similar price.

Looking west, the density tapers off dramatically not that far away.

Looking south and against the light, the Loop's skyline is quite impressive.

Richer folks live in highrises lining the Gold Coast with sunrise views of Lake Michigan.

From up here, the pencil towers look even more impressive and precarious. The Water Tower looks quite miniscule amidst all the development around it.