Chicago, Illinois Series 7

This panoramic photograph of Chicago was taken by James Blakeway. It features a stunning twilight view of downtown Chicago, the center of the third largest metropolitan area in the United States. The three tallest buildings are, from left to right, John Hancock Center, on the left with its twin antennae, Aon Center, centered in the distance, and the 1454-foot Sears Tower, to the right. Chicago's skyline is considered one of the world's “Big Three” skylines, along with New York City and Honk Kong. Chicago is a major port and the industrial, commercial, financial, and cultural center of the Midwest.