This tour is more than a visual journey — it’s an architectural love letter to the historic Bronzeville neighborhood from hospitality designer Cecilia Cuff. Cecilia…
March is dedicated to honoring the remarkable contributions of women throughout history, and Chicago is the perfect place to celebrate. From engaging events to delicious…
The significance of Black history in Chicago has helped shape the city into a cultural and economic powerhouse. And there’s no better time to discover…
Have you ever walked by a building and thought “I wonder what that looks like inside?” Well, now’s your chance to take a closer look…
Chicago is a city of firsts, particularly when it comes to architecture. And Pullman, the first planned industrial town in the country and the city’s…
The South Loop neighborhood and the surrounding area is a treasure trove of notable architecture, from historic homes to national landmarks. And if you’re in…
Dating back to 1865, Juneteenth is a nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of chattel slavery in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers…
It’s America’s most cherished byway, stretching over 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica. Countless motorists have rambled along the “double six,” stopping to pay…
For as long as Chicago has been Chicago, Black people have been shaping the city’s culture and leaving a lasting impact. After all, Chicago’s first…
History lines the streets in Chicago’s landmark Bronzeville neighborhood. Dubbed the city’s “Black Metropolis,” this south side community served as the headquarters for African American…
Chicago is a city of firsts — and nowhere is this better seen than in its architecture. The site of the now demolished Home Insurance Building (1884-1885), credited as the world's first skyscraper (at a diminutive 10 stories by today's standards), you could write a book on the significance of the Chicago cityscape — which is why so many have.
A city’s architecture can define it, from famous landmarks to iconic skyscrapers. These structures are synonymous with the cities in which they were built, but…
