Block Thirty-Seven Mall, Chicago, IL
I like Christmas for all of its colorful decorations. As I spent time in my hometown last week, I couldn't resist snapping some shots of the Christmas decor featured at a few of the downtown malls. Like I said, I thought the Christmas decor this year was a little muted, but there were some things that stood out. Above and below, at Block Thirty-Seven, these illuminated stars provided an entire light show featuring a spectrum of colors. Their festive cycle is included here.
Block Thirty-Seven actually has an aesthetically pleasing interior. It's just a shame that so much of the retail space remains unoccupied. The mall is the result of a long, multi-year debate over how to make use of the empty lot where Block Thirty-Seven Mall now stands. Other ideas that were floated about included a park and just keeping Skate-on-State and the artists' show at this location. Don't get me wrong, this is a nice mall that already offers some good retail to shoppers, but it's kind of a let-down to see this mall still largely empty after it's been open for a couple of years.
Water Tower Place, Chicago, IL
What would Christmas in Chicago be if I hadn't made at least one trip to Water Tower Place? I really liked these christmas trees, but, in general, I think I just missed seeing the typical enormous Christmas trees that traditionally served as centerpieces at the different downtown malls. I didn't see one at the State Street location of Marshall Field, and I remember that as being an annual tradition. Bloomingdale's had a magnificent large Christmas tree, a photo of which I have already posted on here.
For all of you Disney lovers out there.
Nordstrom Mall, Chicago, IL
A cascade of baubles.
A glitz and glamour wreath.
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