Tag Archives: History

North Loop Architecture Tour

Posted on August 20, 2013 by smkelly8

Yesterday I took a Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) tour of the North Loop, home to several landmark buildings. Like the other CAF tour I went on the docent was knowledgeable, approachable and welcomed questions. Here’s a few of the many … Continue reading →

Posted in Bargain, North America | Tagged Architecture, CAF, Chicago, Chicago Architecture Foundation, deal, History, Illinois, walking tour | Leave a comment

White Horse Temple, Luoyang

Posted on October 20, 2012 by smkelly8

In Luyoang we went to the White Horse Temple, the place from which Buddhism spread in China. There are several legends relating to this beginning. I’m not sure why since by 266 A.D. when the first Buddhists came to China, … Continue reading →

Posted in Activity, Art, Asia, Culture, Place | Tagged Afghanistan, Buddhism, Buddhist, China, Henan, History, Lonely Planet, Luoyang, religion, religious art, temple, White Horse Temple | 1 Comment

At the Shandong Provincial Museum

Posted on September 26, 2012 by smkelly8

Posted in Art, Asia, Culture, Museum | Tagged China, free, History, Jinan, Shandong | Leave a comment

1893 World’s Fair

Posted on May 16, 2012 by smkelly8

When I read Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City, I got swept up by the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, otherwise known as the Colombian Exposition. Such beauty, grandeur and spirit. How I wish I could have gone … Continue reading →

Posted in Activity, Culture, North America | Tagged 19th century, books, Chicago, History, tour, World's Fair | 1 Comment

Santa Fe, NM

Posted on August 18, 2011 by smkelly8

I keep liking WordPress more and more. Here’s my first attempt with their slideshow feature. The images are of my day wandering around Santa Fe yesterday. One thing about Santa Fe is they have very strict building codes. New building … Continue reading →