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1 media/38198100109048_07_thumb.jpg 2024-04-11T13:20:49-05:00 Kate Flynn 89ab0aeaf9441ebcfe2d9d020d3b00b0ffd82873 34 5 A man and a woman at the Belmont L Station wait for the Brown Line, which was in its 100th year of service in 2000. Lake View (Chicago, Ill.), May 17, 2000. Photographed by Alison Bixby. plain 2024-07-02T13:27:08-05:00 city01_0714_38198100109048_07 May 17, 2000 Lake View (Chicago, Ill.) Alison Bixby Were Megan Keller Young 2e72a529e58eee72bb9ae4f1e37365aa654232caThis page is referenced by:
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“But it’s so Chicago. Boastful. Prideful… Such bluster I suspect also stems from our deep-rooted insecurities, that somehow we won’t be recognized as a world-class city. Who will honor us if we don’t honor ourselves?"
– Alex KotlowitzThe year 2000 saw many transformative events. Sue the Tyrannosaurus Rex made her grand debut at the Field Museum, Barack Obama faced a tough loss in his congressional race against Black Panther member Bobby Rush, and the contentious 2000 presidential election culminated in a Supreme Court decision that halted the Florida vote recount, ultimately handing the presidency to George W. Bush. These pivotal moments continue to shape our world today.
Yet, amidst the changes, some aspects of life remain steadfast. Chicagoans still gather for religious services, flock to parades and festivals, and rely on public transportation to navigate their vibrant city. The photographs from this era capture both the public and private facets of Chicago life: children hopping over fences to play, a man grinning in his car with the window down (despite the frigid winter air), and a commuter allowing a pigeon to perch on their arm while waiting for the train. These snapshots of joy reveal the enduring spirit of Chicagoans and the traditions that persist.Scroll down to explore a selection of photographs in the "What We Were" section. Clicking on any image will open its "media file" page, click the x in the top right corner to close the image and return to this exhibit page.
