Forgotten Chicago Nightlife History: Three Swanky 60s Clubs
Chicago nightlife history is full of fun and fascinating stories. From speakeasies in the ’20s to rooftop bars today, Chicago’s seen a lot of wild nights. So we’re diving into that jet-setting, Mad Men time when Michigan Avenue became the “Mag Mile.” Join us in looking back on three swanky nightclubs from the ’60s. Contact […]
The Evolution of the Merchandise Mart
While on the green line last week I rode past the hefty, block-long Merchandise Mart and began to wonder about its history. As I learned from Amanda‘s talk at the Union League Club this past week, the structure of older buildings usually aren’t very flexible and so they struggle to provide functioning spaces like modern […]