Skip to main content
Tickets
River Cruise
All Tours
All Exhibits
All Events
Cart
Search
Membership
Calendar
News
Menu
Visit
General information
Admission, Hours, Location
Shop
Accessibility
Special offers
Safety Information
COVID-19 Safety Policies
Exhibits
On view
Current exhibits
Covid-19 Safety Policies
Online exhibits
Archive
Past Exhibits
Tours
Explore
River Cruise
Walking, "L" train & bus tours
Covid-19 Safety Policies
Tour FAQ
Groups
Group tours
Field trips (k-8)
Field trips (age 14+)
Specialty
Private tours
Concierge
Programs & Events
Attend
Programs
Open House Chicago
Family Fun at CAC
Great Chicago Fire Programs
Archive
Past Programs
Signature Program Highlights
CAC@Home
Host an event
Venue rentals
Learn
Schools & Teachers
Field trips (k-8)
Field trips (age 14+)
Training & Curriculum
No small plans
Teens
Teen Fellows
Teen Programs
Competitions
Families
Camps & Classes
Festivals
Girls Build!
Resources
Buildings of Chicago
Architecture
Dictionary
CAC Watch List
Join & Give
Join
Membership
Member login
Volunteer
Docents
Education guides
Exhibit hosts
Guest services
Give
Donate
Industry Council
Sponsorship
Campaign
Boards & Societies
Board of Trustees
Auxiliary Board
Burnham Society
Blueprint Society
About
About us
Our history
Our impact
Our team
News
Learn more
FAQ
Venue rentals
Reports
Contact us
CAC Online Store
Shop
column
Home
Learn
Resources
Architecture Dictionary
column
In This Section
Buildings of Chicago
Architecture Dictionary
No Small Plans
a vertical structural member that supports a load
Search
Tickets
River Cruise
All Tours
All Exhibits
All Events
Cart
Visit
General information
Admission, Hours, Location
Shop
Accessibility
Special offers
Safety Information
COVID-19 Safety Policies
Exhibits
On view
Current exhibits
Covid-19 Safety Policies
Online exhibits
Archive
Past Exhibits
Tours
Explore
River Cruise
Walking, "L" train & bus tours
Covid-19 Safety Policies
Tour FAQ
Groups
Group tours
Field trips (k-8)
Field trips (age 14+)
Specialty
Private tours
Concierge
Programs & Events
Attend
Programs
Open House Chicago
Family Fun at CAC
Great Chicago Fire Programs
Archive
Past Programs
Signature Program Highlights
CAC@Home
Host an event
Venue rentals
Learn
Schools & Teachers
Field trips (k-8)
Field trips (age 14+)
Training & Curriculum
No small plans
Teens
Teen Fellows
Teen Programs
Competitions
Families
Camps & Classes
Festivals
Girls Build!
Resources
Buildings of Chicago
Architecture Dictionary
CAC Watch List
Join & Give
Join
Membership
Member login
Volunteer
Docents
Education guides
Exhibit hosts
Guest services
Give
Donate
Industry Council
Sponsorship
Campaign
Boards & Societies
Board of Trustees
Auxiliary Board
Burnham Society
Blueprint Society
About
About us
Our history
Our impact
Our team
News
Learn more
FAQ
Venue rentals
Reports
Contact us
CAC Online Store
Shop
News
Calendar
Membership
My Account
Membership
Newsletter
Contact Us
