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Downtown Deco

Art Deco was a sumptuous, modern style; its lavish materials and geometric ornament epitomized the prosperity and optimism of the Roaring Twenties.  On this tour, you’ll learn the origins of Art Deco and the popular motifs that are its hallmarks throughout the world.  At the same time, you’ll be sure to admire the soaring exteriors and opulent interiors of some of Chicago’s most magnificent Art Deco skyscrapers, including such city landmarks as the One LaSalle Street Building, the Field Building, and the Carbide and Carbon Building.

The 5:30 pm tour on Mondays (May – Sept.) is part of the Happy Hour tour program.  Happy Hour tours are $16 per person, $13 seniors/students.

For information on arranging a tour for your group of 10 or more, click here.

January - March
Thursday and Saturday at 11:00am

April
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 11:00am

May – September
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:00am
Monday at 5:30pm (Happy Hour tour)

October
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:00am

November – March 2010
Thursday, Saturday at 11:00am

NOTE: No tour given on Thanksgiving (November 26, 2009), Christmas Day (December 25, 2009) or New Year's Day (January 1, 2010).

Upcoming Dates: 
Thursday, February 11, 201011:00 AM
Saturday, February 13, 201011:00 AM
Thursday, February 18, 201011:00 AM
Saturday, February 20, 201011:00 AM
Thursday, February 25, 201011:00 AM
Saturday, February 27, 201011:00 AM
Thursday, March 04, 201011:00 AM
Saturday, March 06, 201011:00 AM
Thursday, March 11, 201011:00 AM
Saturday, March 13, 201011:00 AM
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Meet: ArchiCenter Shop in the Santa Fe Building, 224 S. Michigan Ave.
Tour ends at Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr.
Cost:
Happy Hour - adult $ 16.00
Non-member $ 15.00
Happy Hour - student/senior $ 13.00
Senior $ 12.00
Student $ 12.00
CAF member FREE
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Cost Notes: Ticketmaster fees will apply to on-line purchases. CAF Member discounts not available through Ticketmaster.
Duration: 2.25 hours
Reservation: Recommended
Reservation Notes: Groups of 10 or more cannot join public tours without 4 weeks advance notice. Contact the CAF Tour Dept. to make arrangements for your group: 312.922.3432 x226 or grouptours@architecture.org