How We Played
“Lake-loving is not an idle affair for someone who took so long achieving it… our inland sea is the only coast I need.”
– Rosellen Brown
Chicago is often synonymous with its biting winters. Regardless, Chicagoans enjoy themselves and their surroundings year-round. CITY 2000 photographers captured this resilient spirit. They found people swimming in Lake Michigan, attending street festivals, and playing chess at the parks. They played in neighborhood sports leagues, danced at concerts, sledded down neighborhood hills, and put on firework displays for the neighborhood kids. They roller skated, bird-watched, and played video games together. Through playfulness and shared experiences, they built a sense of community that endured throughout the changing seasons.
CITY 2000's photographers captured these moments with a keen eye, preserving the spirit of Chicagoans who, despite periodic environmental challenges, always found ways to enjoy themselves.
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- Playing in the Front Yard
- Jump!
- Gymnastics
- Upside Down Tailgating
- Music making in Humboldt Park
- Sledding by the Skyline
- Little League Life
- Playing Video Games
- Moshing
- Kite Flying
- Baseball Players
- Boxing Match
- Outdoor Basketball
- Biking on the Street
- Roller Skating
- Sledding in the Snow
- Ice Fishing on Lake Michigan
- Basketball in the Front Yard
- Memorial Day Swimming
- Neighborhood Fireworks
- Nightlife
- Nightlife
- Mackinac race