July, August, September 2009 NEW THIS SEASON: Highlights By Bus Tour includes Barack Obama’s Neighborhood.Tour covers 30 miles of Chicago architecture, including Barack Obama’s neighborhood. See
www.architecture.org for dates and times.
Modern Wing Tours – Art Institute of ChicagoIn partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Architecture Foundation docents reveal the context for the Renzo Piano-designed addition and show how it fits into the overall design of the campus. See www.architecture.org
for dates and times.
Chicago Model City Gallery TalksJuly 10 - November 20, Fridays and Saturdays at 12:30pm
Twenty-minute gallery talks introduce visitors to the ideas and themes behind the new exhibition, Chicago Model City. Visitors learn how a region as vast and complex as Chicago takes shape as a result of various planning efforts, both big and small. For more information visit www.architecture.org
. Free.
CAFamily Studio Sundays return in September! Sunday September 20, 11am – 3pm and every third Sunday of the month, the Chicago Architecture Foundation offers free hands-on activities, walking tours, stories, and more for families with kids ages 3 – 12.
EXHIBITIONS:ALL FREE AND OPEN DAILY TO THE PUBLIC
224 S. Michigan Avenue
312 922 3432
Chicago Model CityA highlight of the citywide Burnham celebration, Chicago Model City consists of a large, highly detailed scale model of Chicago , photographs, maps, videos, and computer animations. The scale of the model is 1 inch to 50 feet, making the Sears Tower nearly three feet tall! Open through November 20.
B Like BurnhamThis exhibition helps CAF visitors; especially families with children understand the man, the Plan, and the legacy of Daniel H. Burnham. Open through November 20.
Chicago: You Are Here–An engaging permanent exhibition at the Chicago Architecture Foundation provides images, models, artifacts and video presentations, encouraging visitors to explore the architecture, infrastructure and environment of Chicago .
TOURS:CAF offers a variety of 80+ river, walking and bus tours. Find a full schedule and ticket prices at www.architecture.org
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Chicago Architecture Foundation River CruiseCAF’s world-famous Official Architecture River Cruises aboard Chicago ’s First Lady depart every day throughout the day. New this year: an evening cruise runs every Thursday at 5:30, perfect for date night or an after-work meet-up. See
www.architecture.org for full schedule.
BUS TOURS : Highlights by BusWednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 am
This three and a half hour bus tour highlights Chicago’s wide range of architectural influence and design, and covers 30 miles of the city including: including Barack Obama’s neighborhood, the Loop, Hyde Park, the Gold Coast, several historic districts, university campuses, parks, and residential neighborhoods. Every tour features the Mies van der Rohe’s IIT campus and the Rookery in downtown Chicago . Some tours visit the interior of H.H. Richardson’s Glessner House and some visit Robie House.
Check
www.architecture.org for full schedule.
Devil in the White City Bus TourJuly 7, 9, 19, 23; August 4, 9, 13, 23; September 1, 6, 10, 24, 27 at 10 am.
This compelling bus tour and slide presentation is based upon Erik Larson’s bestselling novel that chronicles the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and the emergence of America ’s first mass murderer.
DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS : Happy Hour ToursPeople working in the Loop and visitors alike always enjoy the Happy Hour walking tours given every weekday at 5:30 pm. There’s a different tour each day, each ending with a complimentary drink at a local restaurant. See www.architecture.org
for full schedule.
Daniel Burnham: Architect, Planner, LeaderJuly 5, 10, 19, 24; August 9, 21; September 6, 18 at 1:30 pm. See www.architecture.org
for full schedule
Created for the centennial celebration of the 1909 Plan of Chicago, this walking tour explores Burnham’s career using examples of his work in the Loop . Learn about Burnham’s impact on the architecture and planning professions as well as his unique ability to work with creative talent and community leaders to accomplish great feats.
Palmer HouseAugust 1 at 10:30am: This new 45-minute walking tour goes behind the scenes of this remarkable Chicago landmark. One of the oldest continuously-operated hotels in the world, the restoration of this historic treasure is an inspiring tale of perseverance, talent, and vision.
Sculpture of Lincoln ParkJuly 12, Aug 7, Sept 11, 27 at 10 am. From the famous statue of Abraham Lincoln by Augustus Saint-Gaudens to the towering Ulysses S. Grant monument that overlooks Lake Shore Drive .
Evanston DowntownJuly 8, 11, Aug 5, 8, Sept 9, 12 at 10 am. Evanston has main-street charm but is becoming a skyscraper city, a battleground between developers and preservationists.
Preserving Chicago LandmarksJuly 11; Aug 8; Sept 12 at 12:30 pm. This tour explores why choices to preserve are made and how those decisions shape the future of Chicago .
Historic Downtown ( South Loop )Daily at 10:00 am and 3:00pm, Weds at 5:30 (no 3:00pm on Weds)
Modern SkyscrapersDaily 1:00 pm, Fridays at 5:30 pm.
Historic Downtown ( North Loop )Daily at 2:00 pm, Thursdays at 5:30 pm.
Downtown DecoDaily: Mondays at 5:30 pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 11 am
Tiffany Treasures in ChicagoWednesdays 3 pm
LECTURES, EVENTS, and PUBLIC PROGRAMS:Free and located at the Chicago Architecture Foundation unless otherwise noted on the website. For more details on events and programs, see below or visit www.architecture.org
July 112:15 pm / Lecture
Uptown: Portrait of a Palace
July 812:15 pm / Lecture
Outside In: fc STUDIO inc.
July 1512:15 pm / Lecture
Benjamin H. Marshall: Architect and Bon Vivant
July 166 pm / Tour
Tour of HOK’ s new office in the CNA Building
*Meet in the lobby of the CNA Building , 60 East Van Buren Street
July 2212:15 pm / Lecture
The Book of the Fine Arts Building
July 2912:15 pm / Lecture
Edward H. Bennett: City Planner and Urban Designer
No lectures in August
September 212:15pm / Lecture
Toward a Comprehensive Survey of Art Deco in Chicago
September 812:15pm / Film screening
Green Towns USA: A New Deal
September 912:15pm / Lecture
David Hovey: Design and Development of Two 675-Unit Multi-Family Projects in Chicago , IL and Scottsdale , AZ
September 1210am / Workshop
Visit to the ReBuilding Exchange
*Meet at 3335 West 47th Street , Chicago , IL
September 1612:15pm / Lecture
Chicago Central Area Action Plan
September 2011am – 3pm / Event
CAFamily Studio Sundays: free activities for families with kids ages 3 – 12
September 2312:15pm / Lecture
Beyond Burnham: An Illustrated History of Planning for the Chicago Region
September 2610am / Tour
Tour of Serta Headquarters
*Meet at the entrance to the Serta Headquarters, 5407 Trillium Blvd , Hoffman Estates
September 3012:15pm
Hidden Truths: the Chicago City Cemetery and Lincoln Park
