look up. Artists at work

As you head north on Michigan Ave. gaze up at this building. You will see some unexpected  exotic decoration. This is 505 N. Michigan, the InterContinental Chicago hotel, formerly the Medinah Athletic Club. Johnny Weismuller used to practice in the pool on the 14th floor. The reliefs carved into the limestone facade add to the mid-eastern style of the building.

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