Swimming in Chicago Part Two: History of Public Pools
When I want to go swimming in Chicago and I don’t have time for a trek to the lake, I head to the Park District pools. Chicago has 49 outdoor public pools in its park system. These pools are free and offer a respite from the sand and the sunbathers, as the vast majority of […]
Exploring Historic Architecture in Chicago’s Lincoln Park
From greystones and H.H. Richardson to bungalows and Frank Lloyd Wright, residential architecture in Chicago really runs the gamut. One Chicago neighborhood with a great variety of historic architecture is Lincoln Park. Of course, we always enjoy cruising through Lincoln Park on the Chicago Highlights Detour 101 Bus Tour. We research stories from Chicago history, […]
July Chicago Events In Architecture And History
Architecture and history of Chicago are the focus of our weekly events listings, and this week we share with you July Chicago events in 2014 including a special event on forgotten movie theaters, an architectural bike ride, and a special tour of Prairie Avenue. 1. Movie Theater History Event – SPECIAL LECTURE Portage Theater, 4050 […]
Oriental Institute Museum at U of C: Foto Friday
One of my favorite museums of Chicago is the Oriental Institute Museum at the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park. This great free thing to do in Chicago holds treasures of antiquity from the Ancient Near East, which is roughly what we call today the “Middle East.” Though the Oriental Institute is a small […]
Swimming in Chicago Part One: Chicago Beach History
Summer is here, and with it comes the excitement of outdoor fun and swimming in Chicago. Often on our walking tours, I am asked, “What is your favorite thing about Chicago?” “THE BEACH,” I respond without hesitation. Any free afternoon I get this summer, you’ll find me at a Chicago beach, swimming in the water and […]
Free Events This Week: Chicago Architecture And History
We love Chicago architecture and history so each week we pick some of our favorite Chicago architecture and history events to share. We feature three free events this week with a jazz concert in Grant Park, a culinary street festival, and a local artists art and craft fair. 1. Ella, Louis and All That Jazz – MUSIC […]
July 4th Events In Chicago History
Celebrate Independence Day this year with July 4th events in Chicago history. Each week we bring you our favorite architecture and history events and this week’s events honor Chicago’s place in American history with a Chicago History Fair exhibition, a Chicago music festival, and a tour of Chicago’s beginnings. 1. The Newberry Colloquium – HISTORY FAIR STUDENT […]