Homes Delivered: The Story of Sears Home Kits
Shoppers flocked to mail-order retailers during the 20th century, even going so far as to order their…
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With our focused lectures, members-only events, classes for adult learners and much more, CAC brings you inspiring new ways to stay engaged with Chicago’s architecture and built environment.
Adult Programs
With our focused lectures, members-only events, classes for adult learners and much more, CAC brings you inspiring new ways to stay engaged with Chicago’s architecture and built environment.
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Inviting Chicago's Architecture to Your Wedding
Grab your honey and get ready to snuggle as we kick off the Valentine’s Day weekend! We will be talking…
Art Nouveau and Chicago Architects
Before Art Deco, another design style was favored by Chicago's great architects as a way to add character…
Chicago's Most Endangered Buildings 2022
What buildings in Chicago are most endangered this year? Find out at the unveiling of the 20th annual…
Girls Build! Day 2022: Women Building Chicago
Join us for a special STEM festival designed just for girls ages 11-16! Girls will build, learn and network…
Engineering Fest 2022: Access to Experts
Our annual Engineering Fest is back in person this year! Join us for a day of discovery, as children…
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Homes Delivered: The Story of Sears Home Kits
Shoppers flocked to mail-order retailers during the 20th century, even going so far as to order their homes through the mail. Between 1908 and 1940, the Chicago-based retailer Sears sold more than 70,000 customizable home kits, making it the largest and…
Inviting Chicago's Architecture to Your Wedding
Grab your honey and get ready to snuggle as we kick off the Valentine’s Day weekend! We will be talking with experts in Chicago's wedding industry about how to incorporate the city's architecture on your special day.
Art Nouveau and Chicago Architects
Before Art Deco, another design style was favored by Chicago's great architects as a way to add character to their buildings. Explore the city's connections to Art Nouveau through various buildings that can still be seen today.
Chicago's Most Endangered Buildings 2022
What buildings in Chicago are most endangered this year? Find out at the unveiling of the 20th annual “Chicago 7,” a list from Preservation Chicago that identifies significant structures and public spaces preservationists hope to protect from the…
Girls Build! Day 2022: Women Building Chicago
Join us for a special STEM festival designed just for girls ages 11-16! Girls will build, learn and network with professionals from more than 15 different STEM organizations.
Engineering Fest 2022: Access to Experts
Our annual Engineering Fest is back in person this year! Join us for a day of discovery, as children ages 8-14 are invited to build and learn, view two floors of exhibits, meet engineers and explore how architecture and engineering partner to create the…