A Lovely Design Feature, Trashed
I work near the Target on State Street, in downtown Chicago. And the past few months, I’ve been going there with some frequency and getting the same salad (over and over again). A longer story for another time, perhaps.
The Target has no actual signage outside (save the logo), and has retained a lot of the original architectural features of the building. It’s in the Sullivan Center (formerly the Carson, Pirie, Scott Building).
As I was standing in the vestibule area, I looked over to spot a really nice, ornamental feature by the revolving doors. I was taken by the iron work, and it reminded me of what I remembered of the building’s exterior. It thought it was a nice touch.
Looking further down, I realized that over time… people just assumed this was a trash can. And just started wedging their trash through the grate. Which seemed odd to me, as you would really have to work to get something in there, you know?
I guess… at least folks are trying to put their trash somewhere, instead of just dropping it on the ground. Design Feature half full, and all that.
Related:
Then and Now: Chicago Savings Bank Building in 1904 and 2013
That’s Not a Trash Can. Now it is!
Now I’m second guessing myself, and wondering if this actually is a trash can that I just thought looked pretty.
Damn you people! This is why we can’t have nice things.
avoision (July 24, 2015 at 12:57 pm)