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…
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…
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…
Have you ever walked by a building and thought “I wonder what that looks like inside?” Maybe it’s a vintage building in your neighborhood or…
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Officially observed on June 19, this holiday commemorates the day in 1865 that news of…
The city of Chicago has been shaped by a long line of bold, pioneering women, from Jane Addams to Ida B. Wells, and Women’s History…
Black History Month brings an annual spotlight to Black achievements, creativity, and history that too often get overlooked. Today, Black History Month is celebrated all…
Step into Chicago’s storied history of the country’s first planned industrial community. The city’s first and only national park site will be honoring the Grand…
Welcome to our new series of self-guided Chicago Greeter tours, presented by Bank of America. Each walking tour is created by a knowledgeable local to…
Welcome to our new series of self-guided Chicago Greeter tours, presented by Bank of America. Each walking tour is created by a knowledgeable local to…
A retrospective of the work of renowned Indian architect and urban planner Balkrishna Doshi makes its North American debut in the exhibit Balkrishna Doshi: Architecture…
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.
