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Fort Sheridan

  • Exterior of light brick residential building with turret and peaked roof

    Post Commander's Quarters

Trace Fort Sheridan’s storied past and its architectural transformation on this tour, revealing a unique blend of history and modern living.

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  • Exterior of light brick residential building with turret and peaked roof

    Post Commander's Quarters

Discover the history and architecture of Fort Sheridan, a former military base listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Duration
2 hours
Site Type
Buildings
Location
Suburbs
Architects and Styles
Meet

Rothblatt-Amrany Fine Arts Studio, 912 Lyster Rd., Highwood, IL

Designed by one of Chicago's most influential architects, Holabird and Roche, Fort Sheridan's buildings served military purposes from 1892—1993. See the concept of adaptive reuse implemented to transform former stables, barracks and arsenal depots to attractive and luxurious homes.


Notes:
  • Many tours sell out. To guarantee your space advance reservations are strongly recommended.
  • Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your tour. View the CAC's hours.
  • Your safety is our priority. The itinerary of this tour may be altered in accordance with health and safety policies and considerations.

Tour reviews

    • Fort Sheridan has everything to recommend it. A theater turned into an internationally acclaimed sculpture studio. A former military prison turned into a haven for over 1,000 music students from 84 suburbs and three states. Former stables have become magnificent homes. Green space abounds, including a Lake County Forest Preserve reclaimed from an Army airstrip and missile site.
      Jim BartholomewCAC Docent
  • Exterior view of brick building with turret and two chimneys

    Post Commander's Quarters

  • Exterior view of brick tower with stacked vertical windows

    Fort Sheridan Barracks Tower

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