Chicago Architecture Center

History of "Art Deco Skyscrapers on The Riverfront"

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Address
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  • Address: Chicago Architecture Center, East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA,

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Blocked dates
  • 2022-11-24, 2022-12-25, 2023-01-01

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Highlights
  • carbide and carbon building, the chicago motor club building, trustees system service building (now the century tower)
  • the chicago motor club building, trustees system service building (now the century tower)

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Description
  • Travel through architectural history on this walking tour that covers Chicago's most famous buildings in chronological order. With a guide in the lead, there's no need to fuss over maps or worry about directions. Simply stroll along and listen to the in-depth guided commentary on Chicago's architectural history; you'll learn about each building and its importance in the Chicago's architectural history. Discover the origins of Art Deco while admiring buildings like the Carbide and Carbon Building (now Pendry Chicago), the Chicago Motor Club Building (now the Hampton Inn) and the colorful, but often overlooked, Trustees System Service Building (now the Century Tower)—all of which are designated Chicago landmarks.
  • Travel through architectural history on this walking tour that covers Chicago's most famous buildings in chronological order. With a guide in the lead, there's no need to fuss over maps or worry about directions. Simply stroll along and listen to the in-depth guided commentary on Chicago's architectural history; you'll learn about each building and its importance in the Chicago's architectural history. Some of the buildings visited include The Carbide an

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Description
  • Travel through architectural history on this walking tour that covers Chicago's most famous buildings in chronological order. With a guide in the lead, there's no need to fuss over maps or worry about directions. Simply stroll along and listen to the in-depth guided commentary on Chicago's architectural history; you'll learn about each building and its importance in the Chicago's architectural history. Some of the buildings visited include The Carbide an
  • Travel through architectural history on this walking tour that covers Chicago's most famous buildings in chronological order. With a guide in the lead, there's no need to fuss over maps or worry about directions. Simply stroll along and listen to the in-depth guided commentary on Chicago's architectural history; you'll learn about each building and its importance in the architectural canon. 

Highlights
  • the chicago motor club building, trustees system service building (now the century tower)
  • the carbide and carbon building, the chicago motor club building, trustees system service building (now the century tower)

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Description
  • Travel through architectural history on this walking tour that covers Chicago's most famous buildings in chronological order. With a guide in the lead, there's no need to fuss over maps or worry about directions. Simply stroll along and listen to the in-depth guided commentary on Chicago's architectural history; you'll learn about each building and its importance in the architectural canon. 
  • Travel through architectural history on this walking tour that covers Chicago's most famous buildings in chronological order. With a guide in the lead, there's no need to fuss over maps or worry about directions. Simply stroll along and listen to the in-depth guided commentary on Chicago's architectural history; you'll learn about each building and its importance in the architectural canon.

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Additional Info
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Available tiers
  • adult
  • adult, child

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Know Before You Book
  • duration: 1h 30m, instant confirmation, mobile tickets accepted

Version 19 – April 12, 2022 22:02

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Guide type
  • Tour Guide

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Starts notes
  • Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
  • Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Included
  • admission to chicago architecture center, narration by a professional and certified guide, walking tour of chicago architecture
  • entry/admission - chicago, narration by a professional and certified guide, walking tour of chicago architecture

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Highlights
  • the carbide and carbon building, the chicago motor club building, trustees system service building (now the century tower)

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Description Summary
  • Tour the lobbies of five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers built near the banks of the Chicago River during the business boom of the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament.

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Product Name
  • Art Deco Skyscrapers on The Riverfront
  • Chicago Walking Tour: A Walk Through Time

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Description
  • Travel through architectural history on this walking tour that covers Chicago's most famous buildings in chronological order. With a guide in the lead, there's no need to fuss over maps or worry about directions. Simply stroll along and listen to the in-depth guided commentary on Chicago's architectural history; you'll learn about each building and its importance in the architectural canon.
  • Want a quick introduction to Chicago’s magnificent architecture? This 90-minute tour takes a comprehensive look at the city’s architectural history by viewing buildings in chronological order, from early skyscrapers to new supertall high rises.

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  • to: '64'
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  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
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Starts notes
  • Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
  • Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
  • Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Additional Info
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The Chicago Architecture Center or CAC (formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation, CAF) is at the south end of the Magnificent Mile near the intersection of Michigan and Wacker.
  • Tour Guides are trained and certified by the CAC. As volunteers, they are exceptionally motivated, enthusiastic, and capable interpreters of Chicago's world-class architectural legacy. CAC tours are the real deal - narrated, but not scripted, led by Chicago enthusiasts.
  • Not recommended for young children.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Accessibility
  • easypublictransport, serviceanimalsallowed, strolleraccessible, wheelchairaccessible
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Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

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Health
  • Effective Monday, February 28, masks will no longer be required for guests visiting the Chicago Architecture Center or on our walking tours. We do suggest guests carry a mask with them on Walking Tours as every interior visited has the option to require masks. Although masks are no longer required, guests are welcome to continue wearing them.
  • Your safety is our priority. The itinerary of this tour may be altered in accordance with health and safety policies and considerations.

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Redemption type
  • voucher

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Trip difficulty
  • Easy

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Timezone
  • America/Chicago

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Currency
  • USD