Columbia College Student Center. Photo courtesy of Gensler.
Columbia College Student Center. Photo courtesy of Gensler.
Explore how Columbia College contributed to the preservation and revitalization of this popular downtown Chicago district on this 90-minute walking tour.
The South Loop is one of Chicago’s most popular neighborhoods — but that wasn’t always the case. Columbia College bought its first property here in the early 1970s, when the area was known for its nightlife and transient housing. Over time, the school expanded its presence, purchasing and rehabilitating many historic buildings and transforming them into an urban college campus.
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600 S. Michigan Ave.
Discover the lesser-known stories of how Jewish architects, developers and civic leaders shaped Chicago’s iconic landmarks and its commercial and cultural landscape across generations.
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Hit the road on one of America’s first federal highways for a day of history, photos and kitschy roadside architecture.
Join us in exploring Chicago’s proudest, most inclusive and colorful neighborhoods on a walk through Northalsted (also known as Boystown) and East Lakeview.
The cruise that puts Architecture First. Voted the #1 best boat tour in the United States by USA Today, as well as Chicago Reader's Best Tour for over ten years!
Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your walking or bus tour.
