Tour Michael Reese Hospital Campus
Sunday, May 17th 2009
The walking tour begins at 2:00 p.m. meet under the brick archway that spans 29th Street at South Ellis Avenue.
Walter Gropius, famed architect and founder of the Bauhaus, collaborated on the master plan for the post-war campus expansion of Michael Reese Hospital and directly influenced the design of as many as 8 campus buildings. Except for one building, the entire hospital campus is presently threatened by the City of Chicago's proposed Olympic Village, demolition could start this summer!
Although the tour is free, a suggested donation of $10.00 to help offset the costs of continuing research would be greatly appreciated.
Free Trolley Tour
Saturday, May 16th 2009
Great Places and Spaces Trolley Tour
Get an up-close view of vintage Chicago buildings that are close to the chopping block and among the "Chicago Seven," deemed the city's most endangered historic buildings by Preservation Chicago.
Trolley Tours begin at 10:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Tickets are free, but only available at event headquarters, 224 S. Michigan Ave. on the day of tour.
Registration begins at 7:30am and is first-come, first-served, so come early! We hope to see you there!
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Photo Credit: Grahm M. Balkany / Gropius in Chicago Coalition 
