1:51 PM on a Tuesday

1:51 PM on a Tuesday, a photo by Joshua Mellin on Flickr.

Check out the lovely photo of one of the famous Chicago bascule bridges by Joshua Mellin. This Saturday drivers and pedestrians may notice the bridges with a bit of irritation. It is the first of the “bridge runs” that allow sailboats to go from Lake Michigan downriver. Most boat owners over-winter their boats in Marinas along the Chicago River.

Here is the official story, and a link to the days and times this week when the bridges will be lifted for the boats.

Via Flickr:
Overlooking the Chicago River from the Wells Street Bridge.
9-6-2011

All photos © Joshua Mellin per the guidelines listed under “Owner settings” to the right.

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