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Traveling with PugsleyTonks

What is Traveling with PugsleyTonks all about?? My goal is the pursuit of that little slice of Americana. It's not big name or high-cost tourism. PugsleyTonks likes to find that diamond in the rough or go to the out of the way small town. I want to visit the oldest bar in every state with hopes that they serve some PBR on tap. Find that unique "ma-pa" restaurant with an interesting blue collar atmosphere and large portions to match. Or, perhaps its as simple as a little walkabout in the city to discover that strange little statue or other oddities. So, please come and join me in my search for Americana. Discover some obscure attraction or learn some useless information. All are welcome and its really just good, clean travel fun. PT

CHALLENGE

CHALLENGE – What’s Carol touching? – ANSWERED

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To cut right to the chase, Carol is touching the the Tribune Tower. Further, this tower is located 435 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago. It is the home of the Chicago Tribune newspaper and related media outlets.

This is my favorite building in Chicago. As such, I make a point to visit this landmark each time that I am in downtown Chicago. The tower is located across the street from the Billy Goat Tavern. So, it’s an easy visit. Initially, the Tribune built the original Tribune Tower in 1868. This was just in time to be burned to the ground in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Eventually, the newspaper built this version of the Tribune Tower in 1925. Its neo-Gothic design with ornate buttresses makes it a standout in a neighborhood full of noteworthy buildings.

While the design of the Tribune Tower is worth seeing, it’s the rock collection that draws me in. Inlaid in the exterior of the building are 149 fragments that represent a “Who’s Who” in rocks, stones, and/or structural pieces. Trust me, from the Vatican to the Alamo, they are all here. However, my one disappointment was the moon rock. Apparently, the moon rock was on loan from NASA. So, It went away a few years back. But, there are plans to bring it back. Be that as it may, there are plenty of historic fragments to entertain you. Here are a couple that I happened to photograph…

I assume you get the point by now. The Tribune Tower in Chicago is worth a look. Then, cross Michigan Avenue and down the stairs for a beer and double-o-cheese at the Billy Goat Tavern. Have a wonderful day. PT

p.s. The last picture of the Berlin Wall got me thinking. Please be sure to read this Saturday’s post. We are going to do an interactive post on the Berlin Wall.

If you want to see all the rock fragments… https://www.chicagoarchitecture.org/2013/03/05/pictures-of-all-149-rocks-stuck-on-the-tribune-tower/

Be sure to visit the Billy Goat too… https://travelingwithpt.com/the-billy-goat-is-dining-excellence/

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ORIGINAL CHALLNENGE

Technically, I guess the pictures actually answer the question. Carol is touching a Great Pyramid of Egypt. She touched a piece of the Omaha beach in Normandy. Carol wanted to touch the Colosseum. But, Carol is kind of short and it was not happening. So, rather than “What’s Carol touching,” lets go with…

What building contains all these historic rocks/bricks/stones and many more…?

Please put your guess in the COMMENTS section below. Have a wonderful day. PT

p.s. This building resides in the city where my all time favorite dive bar is located. Please read the blog this Saturday so you can learn of this famous dive bar.

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4 thoughts on “CHALLENGE – What’s Carol touching? – ANSWERED”

  • Bruce
    September 8, 2021 at 7:07 pm
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    Ace Tavern
    Didn’t know Springfield had a museum. Thought it just had the pylon obstacle course

    • Ace Tavern…close, but not quite. See post above PT

    • Bruce Broyles
      September 16, 2021 at 5:11 pm
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      How did the come across all those famous rocks? A little thievery and vandalism

      • They say all the fragments were either acquired when someone gifted them to the Tribune, or a reporter in the field acquired them for the paper. So, I am sure some of the reporters were involved in “thievery and vandalism.” If you want details, here was the best article that I came across on the origin of each fragment… https://thenewchicagoan.com/chicago/tribune

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