Top Flight - Hoffman Tower, Lyons IL.

[@brucejemcek6986]

I was a lifeguard at Cermak Pool in the 1980s. I am familiar with Stella's batting cages and the ice cream shop next to it. The Army Corps of Engineers tore the dam down at Des Plaines river in front of the tower. Logs used to jam up and toss around in front of that dam. The noise disturbed the rich Riverside residents and they brought about the removal of the dam. The "Swinging Bridge" is nearby too, a cable suspended bridge over the river near the tower. Millbridge roller rink was a favorite hangout in the 1950s, it remained open until 1985, it was right there on Ogden Ave.

[@dogstar7]

Thanks for stopping by and and telling us your remembrances. My folks used to bring us here to picnic. I hope to capture more soon.

[@hudsonhousejournal7063]

Thank you! I have enjoyed the tower for over 50 years but have never been able to go up into it. So I was hoping someone would record quality drone footage of the building . what a beautiful old historic structure.

[@dogstar7]

Glad you enjoyed it. These were early attempts. I have better drones and more skills. Yes, I'll be flying more this summer.

[@hudsonhousejournal7063]

Another thought that benefits having a drone. Flying from the ground up about 10 feet away from the building . As if you're going up an elevator on the outside of the building it gives incredible views of the details of the building and the close-up view as you slowly climb is dramatic. perhaps practice flying around the building at the top all the while pointing toward the flagpole. It would be great to see more footage during the summer.

[@dogstar7]

Sunday was a great day to fly. Lyons, IL Hoffman Tower See details in description Please subscribe Be the 5,000th SUBSCRIBER!

[@eaglevp]

Nice flight with great views

[@dogstar7]

Thanks. I'm happy to subscribe to your channel also. Nice locations there

[@calvin_is_col629]

I live threre

[@dogstar7]

That's a nice housing block. I'll be returning soon with a better drone later this summer

[@moejoe55]

Boyhood hangout

[@jewelsucks8113]

You used to get a wooden token if you got to the top years ago.

[@dogstar7]

Wow! Thanks for that background. I haven’t talked to anyone that has been up inside.

[@highoctanegames]

@jewelsucks8113 Do you remember anything else inside the tower? My dad told me there was a post office inside and a museum on ground floor

[@jewelsucks8113]

@highoctanegames yes the original post office and the historical society was in there. Also there was a small mini tower across the street which had Hoffmanns office in it. He built a brewery where stellas batting cage is currently

[@JonathanDPhotography]

Thanks for the comment.... on the propel ocula.... imma sub you if you can sub me too...but hey thats the H501A? are you using a tablet/phone or a controller if you aare using a tablet/ phone is it easy.... as for me im scared especially with that i have the 501S and it is heavy im scared that if there is tbe or something its hard to control with virtual sticks... nice vid man happy flying

[@dogstar7]

This flight was done with the advanced controller. I wouldn't have done it with the WiFi app. I'm still practicing with the app and hope to use the waypoints, but so far it's still iffy. I have a fenced-in ball park where I practice. This was my first safari to a site. Thanks for your comments

[@slapshot1343]

you gotta get a DJI phantom 4 pro..

[@dogstar7]

Yes, I agree. That is precisely the drone that I'm saving up for. Thanks for watching and commenting, Hope you're subscribed. More to come soon.

[@slapshot1343]

Better With A Drone if you happen to find yourself downtown, stop by old town. We can fly our drones.

[@dogstar7]

Wow! I would love that. There will be a fly-in for drones at Thatcher Woods in River Forest (Chicago Ave. just west of Thatcher) on Sat. May 19th. I'll be there with Chicago RC Club. Hope you can make it. Message me and I'll send you an email.

[@slapshot1343]

Better With A Drone that would be awesome! I’d love to go! Send me a message on my Instagram @alertfiveproductions