Remember Hill Street Blues?  by taffy

Remember Hill Street Blues?

For those old enough, we may remember the ground breaking serial drama/comedy, Hill Street Blues. It was one of the first ensemble drama weekly shows, airing in the U.S. between 1981-1987. It took place in an unnamed fictitious east coast city but the exterior was filmed in Chicago and this was the exterior of the police station. It has a long and checkered history since the late 1800s -- http://www.hillstreetblues.net/precinct/precinct.html for those interested -- and now serves as the police station for our university police. We were at a college picnic today that was held in the ball park a few blocks away.
Many, many thanks for your response to my train station shot. Greatly appreciated!!
Yes, I remember. Super b&w shot.
August 31st, 2015  
Terrific B&W image :)
August 31st, 2015  
OMG, I SO remember Hill Street Blues. I loved it. I still often use the phrase, in fun, 'let's be careful out there ...'!! Ah, Frank and his crazy wife. Oh, I digress ... this is a lovely shot.
August 31st, 2015  
Great capture, brings back the excitement of watching the show
August 31st, 2015  
I'm too young to remember Hill St Blues... (not! - I can even recall the theme tune!!) great shot
August 31st, 2015  
Sorry, did not grow up in this country, and consider myself fortunate to not have had TV during those formative years! ;-))) Cool building, though, and very nice shot!
August 31st, 2015  
I loved Hill Street Blues! Brilliant series! Great capture bringing some good memories!
August 31st, 2015  
Ah Taffy I was also a big Hill Street Blues fan. Think the theme music was pretty special as I recall? Great shot and happy memories :)
August 31st, 2015  
Hate to say it, but I remember Hill Street Blues. Love this really interesting shot and information.
August 31st, 2015  
I am rewatching it now on Netflix. I watch a new episode every couple of weeks. Watching some other old ones too.
August 31st, 2015  
Oh yeah!
August 31st, 2015  
Yes I remember Hill Street Blues too. Great shot.
August 31st, 2015  
Excuse me but there is 7th District inscribed on top of the doorway while on the door it says 21st District - there must have been a great change during all this time. the building has beautiful architecture and there are so interesting reflections in the windows. Very nice capture.
August 31st, 2015  
Awesome! Yes, I remember it well and love this capture - what great architecture. fav.
August 31st, 2015  
Oh yes I really like this Taffy Full of interest and detail. Big Fav
August 31st, 2015  
This is great.
August 31st, 2015  
I thought the image looked familiar! Great series, thanks for the memories. Great shot, too! FAV
August 31st, 2015  
Super image.
August 31st, 2015  
I remember watching Hill Street Blues. Fabulous architecture. The texture is enhanced by the black and white.
August 31st, 2015  
Great b&w architectural shot...neat reflections in the windows, textures
August 31st, 2015  
Stately old bldg
August 31st, 2015  
I do, a real blast from the past, nice processing!
August 31st, 2015  
Nice pic, processing!
August 31st, 2015  
Lovely architecture ...
August 31st, 2015  
A super shot
August 31st, 2015  
Love the architecture shot - very well done
August 31st, 2015  
Great architectural shot. Glad its still in use
August 31st, 2015  
Great image, the b&w enhances the lines and textures
August 31st, 2015  
@sangwann Thanks for the visit -- very observant! I'll be it was the 7th district until the city kept growing, and that the doors are newer than the arch. Just a guess of course!
August 31st, 2015  
I enjoyed the history lesson as much as the image.
August 31st, 2015  
nice monochrome
August 31st, 2015  
Very cool! I never really watched that show, but I remember the theme song! LOL! Great shot!
August 31st, 2015  
an iconic location that looks fabulous in mono taffy
August 31st, 2015  
Oh yah, I remember that series. What a great shot and memory, love the b&w
August 31st, 2015  
Loved the theme tune and I'm 'singing' it now but don't remember a lot about the series itself! Super detail and processing
August 31st, 2015  
Love the building and B&W. I was just looking at it when I noticed how clean and shiny the windows on the right were so I chanced over to the left side a what is that crinkled up foil to keep the aliens away? Oh no there is an alien in the other window. Guess the tin coin isn't working!
August 31st, 2015  
I remember the theme song! Fantastic shot!
August 31st, 2015  
I remember - great capture
August 31st, 2015  
I remember the series..............so nice in b&w!
September 1st, 2015  
Great shot! Loved that TV series.
September 1st, 2015  
Thanks for the memories! Great shot as well!
September 1st, 2015  
That is such a great piece of history. I like that the building says 7th District, and the door says 21st.
September 1st, 2015  
Do I remember it? My wife and I were addicted to it! We couldn't wait for it to be on each week. Fantastic writers and actors! I guess I had it in my mind that it took place in NYC. Interesting to learn that it was the Windy City! FAV for nostalgia!
September 1st, 2015  
Stunning architecture-they don't make or design theses no more:)!
September 1st, 2015  
@skipt07 I agree -- they definitely conveyed an 'eastern' vibe to the show. I couldn't believe when someone pointed this out to me when we moved back here in 2001. I had no idea filming of any kind took place here, much less on or so near our campus!
September 1st, 2015  
Amazing capture with great texture
September 1st, 2015  
Love the architecture and the story. Fav. I definitely watched this program in the eighties.
In India we have a lot of old buildings made in the British Raj which have such features. They fascinated an architect friend visiting from the US.
September 1st, 2015  
Fantastic picture and perspective. Congratulations on making the Trending Page and the PP. Well deserved.
September 2nd, 2015  
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