The Fascinating History of Navy Pier
Discover why Navy Pier was a vital piece of the Plan of Chicago
Discover why Navy Pier was a vital piece of the Plan of Chicago
Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse sits on the northwest corner of Block 1. The restaurant opened in 1987, but the story of this location is much, much older. The first time …
Hull-House Museum showcases the works of Jane Addams, Ellen Gates Starr, and several other prominent philanthropists and activists. Learn the stories behind these women and the house itself. In the …
Learn the story behind Newberry Library, one of the best research libraries for humanities in the world. Walter Loomis Newberry was the kind of man who prepared. Before moving to …
The historic Water Tower stands tall above Michigan Avenue. Learn the story behind this Living Landmark.
The Glessner House is a remarkable home designed by H.H. Richardson. Meet the family who defied wealthy Victorian-era stereotypes. The building on the corner of 18th and Prairie is like …
Learn the story behind the Driehaus Museum, one of Chicago’s most impressive – and expensive – landmarks. When Samuel and Matilda Nickerson decided to build their new home in 1879 …
The Palmer House is opulence defined. Its chandeliers and sculptures weigh a ton, literally. Entering the lobby through the travertine double staircase is like being smacked on one cheek with …
Learn the story behind Chicago’s vibrant crucible of artists, dreamers, and doers.
Find out why it took over a century and several lawsuits to create this Chicago centerpiece.
How an abandoned building designed by one of Chicago’s preeminent architects found new life as Hotel Julian.