April 27, 2017 – Chocolate bridges are raised along a chocolate Chicago River next to a chocolate version of Marina City in an exhibit at Macy’s that has not melted or been eaten in about 14 years. Chocolatier Joseph Schmidt interpreted Chicago “with a little paint, a little glue, and a lot of chocolate,” according to a sign on the display case.

The miniature scene has out-lived Joseph Schmidt Confections, which was purchased by a subsidiary of The Hershey Company in 2005 and closed in 2009. Until then, you could buy the company’s gourmet Belgian chocolate at Macy’s. The display is on the 7th floor next to the Walnut Room and near the central escalators.

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(Above) Wider angle showing more of the Loop, Michigan Avenue, Willis Tower (with window washer), Aon Center, Two Prudential Plaza, John Hancock Center (at far right), and Macy’s, of course (at lower left). (Below) Another angle, with Crain Communication Building in center and more of Macy’s visible.

(Left) A Chicagoan with umbrella on Michigan Avenue.

(Right) Chicago River, perhaps as seen from Navy Pier, with a lifeguard chair from the lakefront. In the background, a CTA bus crosses a bridge over the river.