Monadnock Building
53 W. Jackson Blvd.
As you pass by the Monadnock Building in Chicago’s Loop, you may not recognize it as a transitional…
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Transitions in architecture
Built in two phases, the Monadnock Building demonstrates a visible shift from load-bearing construction to skeleton frame construction—a change that happened throughout the city in the late 19th Century.
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
800 E. Grand Avenue
Architectural design and theatrical function come together in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, an innovative…
Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph St.
When you first encounter the Thompson Center, you might wonder if a UFO has landed in the middle of the…
Tribune Tower
435 N. Michigan Ave.
In 1922, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, the Chicago Tribune announced an international competition…
Trump Tower
401 N. Wabash Ave.
When our docents explain that the Trump International Hotel & Tower reflects its surroundings, they aren’t…
Two- and Three-flats
There’s an intermediate step between Chicago’s iconic skyscrapers and the instantly-recognizable…
Union Station
500 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago’s Union Station serves as an excellent example of Chicago’s historical standing as a transportation…
Unity Temple
875 Lake Street
Unprecedented for its time and purpose, Unity Temple is a stunning masterpiece by Frank Lloyd Wright…
Uptown Theatre
4816 N. Broadway
“An acre of seats in a magic city” was the grandiose—but accurate—phrase used to advertise the…
Willis Tower
233 S. Wacker Dr.
For nearly 25 years after its completion, the Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, held the…
Wrigley Building
400-410 N. Michigan Ave.
The Wrigley Building is so recognizable, it hardly needs an introduction.