After a long summer, Chicago is enjoying a colorful fall. Here’s hoping the foliage sticks around!
I recently admired the fall colors at Steelworkers Park in the South Chicago neighborhood. The 16-acre park on the shore of Lake Michigan is an incredible adaptation of a former US Steel industrial site. As someone with steelworkers in the family, I love that the park honors the history of the site and the people who worked there.
This month’s calendar features the “Tribute to the Past” sculpture by artist Roman Villareal who grew up in the community. It’s moving to think of the generations of Chicagoans whose lives revolved around the work at this site.
Download the November calendar here.
Do you have a favorite artwork in your city?
Want to discover other hidden places in Chicago? Check out my books Secret Chicago: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure and Chicago Scavenger!
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger,’ and she has contributed to several travel guidebooks. Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.
