Greetings From Chicago Mural

The Greetings From Chicago Mural is a large public artwork in Logan Square, at 2226 N Milwaukee Ave. Its postcard-style lettering incorporates images of Chicago landmarks and makes a colorful backdrop for a trip photo or group picture. The mural was created by graffiti artist Victor Ving and photographer Lisa Beggs as part of their series of postcard murals. It sits in a parking lot, so parked vehicles can block part of the wall. Nearby restaurants, pubs and other murals give you more reason to explore the area.

A postcard mural in Logan Square

The mural is at 2226 N Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square. Its postcard format spells out Chicago with images of well-known local sights, giving you a compact visual keepsake of the city. The scale of the wall makes it easy to frame a solo, couple or group photograph against the artwork.

The mural is part of a project by New York City graffiti artist Victor Ving and Ohio-born photographer Lisa Beggs. They traveled across 20 states unveiling postcard murals, and the Chicago work was their first official mural on that journey.

Planning a photo stop

The wall is in a parking lot, so the view depends on whether vehicles are parked in front of it. If a car or construction vehicle blocks part of the mural, you may not be able to photograph the full design. Choosing a quieter time can help, though parking conditions still affect the view.

Other murals are nearby, and Milwaukee Avenue has restaurants and pubs for a longer stop in the neighborhood. The mural itself is a short photo visit, so it makes most sense as part of time spent in Logan Square rather than a long detour.