This plaza is a true Chicago gem! Not only will you find this powerful and bright statue, you'll also find that all the plaza's buildings were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe — giving you the opportunity to capture unique backdrops from all angles. At night, the floor lamps will light up the structure, while helps it stand out in the dark amongst the dark silhouette of the city skyscrapers.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
Wide-angle lens (14mm)
Small tripod
How to get there
N41° 52' 43.7714"W87° 37' 45.9689"
This image of Calder's Flamingo and Federal Plaza was taken in Federal Plaza. To get this perspective, I stood to the side of the sculpture, facing west.
There are a variety of ways to access this location and there's also some street parking in the area.
By subway:
- Closest station: Jackson (via Blue Line)
- Head north on S Dearborn St and the sculpture will be on your left
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