Showing posts with label Pilsen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pilsen. Show all posts

Monday, November 21, 2011

Exploring Pilsen VII

Finishing up Pilsen with a few random photos from the area


Window Display
(I like how the Red Devil looks a little Johnny Depp-ish)


           Pilsen Artsy                                                                    A Crazy Chef painting in an
 Street Lamp                                                                         area grocery store
                                    


     A Pilsen Institution with Yummy Food 



Sunday, November 20, 2011

Exploring ... Pilsen VI

According to a Chicago Neighborhoods history book I have, the Pilsen neighborhood was originally "settled" by Czechoslovakians, Austrians, Polish, and Lithuanians.  Pilsen's name is derived from the fourth largest city in the Czech Republic (Plzen).  So, seeing little remnants - such as the Beer Stein gate post in the first photo and the "L. Wilimovsky" nameplate on the building in the second photo isn't too surprising.



Saturday, November 19, 2011

Exploring ... Pilsen V

A sample of Pilsen architecture



Street Scene



St. Adalbert's Church



Colorful Entrance



Interesting Brickwork

Friday, November 18, 2011

Exploring ... Pilsen IV

Another new mural in Pilsen, the J-Def Peace Project, honors a local hip-hop artist that was killed in 2009.  Here are a few segments of that mural. 





Thursday, November 17, 2011

Exploring ... Pilsen III

Pilsen has many vibrantly painted murals.  Here are a few scenes from one of the newer ones entitled Reach for Peace.






Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Exploring ... Pilsen II

There's a beautifully painted Community Center in Pilsen called Casa Aztlan. Here are a few scenes from the building.  The blank white spaces seem to indicate that the exterior is always being updated and refreshed.










Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Exploring ... Pilsen I


Pilsen is a very interesting neighborhood in Chicago.  Very diverse, but with a strong Latino infuence, and artistic. A great place to explore.


Artsy Sidewalk Marker

Artsy Gangway Gate