Hidden Pleasures in Champaign, Illinois |
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I have often commented on the beautiful parks that we have in Champaign. I have lived in and visited many places and none have compared with Champaign when it came to having pockets of beauty around the community! One day as I drove down Fox Drive and admired the sculptures along the way, I thought about all of the treasures that I have seen off the beaten track. That is when I got the idea to create a web page dedicated to these hidden pleasures. I presented the idea to Keith and he thought it sounded great so in addition to our Civil War Project we have added the Hidden Pleasures of Champaign! I hope you enjoy the pictures and visit them soon. Pictures cannot do justice to the pleasures they bring when you are admiring them! This is an ongoing project and we are just getting started, but here are a few! |
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Fox Drive between Kirby Avenue and Windsor Road in Champaign, Illinois has some lovely sculptures. If you have never seen the wonderful young lady waiting patiently at the bus stop then you have missed an incredible work of art. The artist is Blair Buswell - http://www.asama.org/awards/SportArtists/Artist1990.asp - take the scenic route and enjoy these treasures. Click here to view the album. |
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The young man hawking papers is a recent addition to Downtown Champaign, Illinois. Located one the corner by the News Gazette Building, the sculpture is "Read All About It" by Rosie Sandifer. http://www.sandifersculpture.com/ Click here to view the album |
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West Side Park, located at 706 Kenwood Road, Champaign, Illinois - between University Avenue and Church Street - has some really wonderful sculptures, including the Fountain by Edward Kemeys errected in 1899. Click here to view the album |
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The New Generation Private School at 1201 West Windsor Road, Champaign, Illinois has two delightful sculptures in front. The sculpture of the little boy is called Study Time. The little girl is not shown on their website at www.pescarafountains.com Click here to view the album |
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The Illinois Terminal at 45 University Avenue, Champaign, Illinois where the buses and trains come in is a very nice place to visit even if you are not expecting anyone! Click here to view the album |
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South Neil Street - Champaign, Illinois - Taken October 1, 2003 The Champaign Park District is one of the best. The flowers along Neil Street make it a much nicer drive! Click here for a larger picture of the Peacock |