Tour

Chicago is home to some of the world’s earliest skyscrapers. Get an up-close look at these 19th Century marvels, learn about innovations used to build them and discover how they transformed Chicago into a center of skyscraper design and engineering.
Highlights on this walking tour include Burnham and Root’s Rookery (1888), a transitional building with a Moorish and Romanesque exterior and a stunning interior atrium re-designed by Frank Lloyd Wright; Adler and Sullivan’s Auditorium Building (1889), a masterpiece of acoustical and structural engineering; and Holabird and Roche’s Marquette Building (1895), an outstanding example of the metal frame expression with traditional details and decorations.
Explore the interior and exterior of one of Chicago’s most famous and beloved historic buildings: The…
Completed in 1895, the Marquette Building brings Chicago’s early history to life in an artistic and…
Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street. The 40 years between…
Discover the exciting diversity of Chicago architecture as we trace the city’s development from its…