Did You Know?
Buckingham Fountain was built by Kate Buckingham and is named in honor of her beloved brother Clarence, who was a director of The Art Institute (hence it's official name “The Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain”).
Not, as so many mistakenly believe, Lindsay Buckingham of the 70's pop sensation Fleetwood Mac.
A water bottle and tripod serve as stand-ins as Michael emulates Daniel Chester French's statue "the Republic," which stands on the location of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair administration building.
Brain Snacks
A smattering of snacks--have a bite!
- A Brainsnack Annotated Bibliography
Many of our favorite Chicago books, annotated with book info and our own descriptions. Click on book covers to purchase them at Amazon.com, and we'll get credit! - Get the Book!
Michael's book Hollywood on Lake Michigan, 2d. edition, is now available for pre-order! - Pictorial Chicago
Visit Brainsnack.net's Chicago photo album for more than 1400 sights throughout the city. Download photos for your wallpaper, or register and send an e-card! Recent additions include the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows; additions to our Rosehill Cemetery gallery, and more .