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Working behind the windows. A cluster of old brick architecture and fire escapes in Chicago’s loop. 30 E Adams is in the forefront. The ‘vacant’ 127 S State and the Palmer House Hilton hotel in the background.

Big News!
Preparing for a solo exhibition at in August 2026, later this year. Very excited for the opportunity to show off some of my archive works of Chicago working in various high rise buildings throughout the Loop and beyond.

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Chicago Architecture, Historic high rise, Palmer house Hilton hotel, built environment, city life, city views, Chicago history, Michael wolf, photography, Thomas d Gallagher, architectural brick, historical document, living past,

A changing landscape. Two views from the same lot. Spot the difference? 2017 and 2020. I had a few projects in the Wrigley Building, so I was parking in this lot regularly. A few years apart and there are a couple new high rises on the horizon.

Summer days. Pool parties. Distractions. Simpler times.

Chicago Board of Trade - Ceres

As seen from 135 S Lasalle St, The Field Building

Winter sunsets… 2026

iPhone and overly saturated because it needed some juice.

1000 Lake Shore Plaza and Carbon Carbide building.

Come say hi next weekend!!!

I’ll be showing some work at on 12/20. As part of the ‘Beauty of Chicago’ group show. Prints for sale, big and small.

301 W Ohio St : 6pm - 9pm. 12/20/25

Can’t make it? Last day to order for Christmas shipping is today!!

John Hancock building at 875 N Michigan Ave. as seen from 203 N Lasalle St.

Prints for sale. Link in profile. On sale through 12/1/25 ! ! !

Neighborhoods. Noble Square, Chicago.

Harold Washington library was completed in 1991. Five owls on each corner and one over the main entrance.

The tower as the fog rolls in.

Hyde Park in the Evening

Marina Towers during the heat storm.