The Great Chicago Fire
Follow the route of the spread of the Great Chicago Fire and immerse yourself in its true story during this exclusive tour by bus.
This tour explores the architectural evolution of the Streeterville neighborhood and the stories behind its most notable buildings. Along East Lake Shore Drive, see how gilded apartments by Marshall and Fox reflect turn-of-the-century grandeur and how high-end residential design evolved through the streamlined geometry of Art Deco to the structurally-innovative 875 North Michigan (formerly Hancock Center). Learn how architects including Fugard & Knapp, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill contributed to a changing skyline and how their work mirrors broader cultural and aesthetic shifts.
Know before you go:
This is an accessible tour, mostly on sidewalks with limited street crossings through the neighborhood. All walking is done on flat surfaces.
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The Drake Hotel.
875 N. Michigan Ave.
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Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your walking or bus tour.
