Showing posts with label IL Winnetka. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IL Winnetka. Show all posts
Friday, October 9, 2015
Hubbard Woods Park - "Home Alone" Filming Location - Winnetka, IL
One of the most notorious scenes in the film "Home Alone" is where Kevin unintentionally steals a toothbrush from a pharmacy and is chased across a skating rink by a police officer. Above is a still from the film showing Kevin running out of the store. Below is the same location in August of 2015. You can find this destination at 940 Green Bay Road in Winnetka, Illinois.
In the still above, Kevin runs directly across the street to Hubbard Woods Park. Below is the same spot in 2015.
A police officer begins to chase Kevin in the park and is accidentally tripped by one of the skaters, shown in the still above. That is the pharmacy in the background that Kevin took the toothbrush from. Below is the same spot in 2015.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
The McCallister Residence - "Home Alone" Filming Location - Winnetka, IL
This is definitely another filming location I had on my bucket list to visit. The "Home Alone" house is one of the most recognizable houses in America. While I was there during a random weekday, three other cars pulled up to take photos. Above is a still from the movie showing the exterior of the house (yes, interiors were also shot here). Below is the same location in August of 2015. The address is 671 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, Illinois.
Directly across the street is the house Marv and Harry burglarize. In the still above from the movie, Marv and Harry begin to pull out of the neighbor's driveway and almost hit Kevin. Below is the same location in 2015. You can find this house at 656 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Rooney Searches for Ferris - "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" Filming Location - Winnetka, IL
As Principal Rooney searches for Ferris in the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," he stumbles upon this quaint, Dutch-looking section of Winnetka, Illinois. Above is a still from the film; below is the same location in August of 2015.
In the above still from the film, we take a long look down the street where Ferris's mom works. This is just one block down from where Rooney was searching before. Below is how the location looked in August of 2015. You can find these spots near 538 Chestnut Street in Winnetka.
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Saturday, September 5, 2015
Kevin Buys Groceries - "Home Alone" Filming Location - Winnetka, IL
The Grand Food Center was used for the scenes in the film "Home Alone" where Kevin was grocery shopping. This place has been completely re-modeled since the filming. Above is a still from the film showing the interior. Below is the exterior of the building in August of 2015. You can find it at 606 Green Bay Road in Winnetka, Illinois.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Tia Walks Home - "Uncle Buck" Filming Location - Winnetka, IL
In the film "Uncle Buck," the character Tia gets into an argument with her boyfriend, Bug, and decides to walk home from a party. Her Uncle Buck goes driving around looking for her and spots her on the side of the road. In the still above from the film, you can see Tia walking as Buck's car approaches. Below is the exact same spot in August of 2015. You can find it at 791 Elm Street in Winnetka, Illinois.
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Kevin Talks with Santa - "Home Alone" Filming Location - Winnetka, IL
In the film "Home Alone," Kevin hunts down a fake Santa to tell him he wants his family back in hopes the fake Santa will tell the real Santa. Above is a still from the film; below is the same location in August of 2015. You can find this spot at 810 Chestnut Court in Winnetka, Illinois.
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