September 2021 Newsletter
Louis Sullivan’s Idea by Tim Samuelson and Chris Ware
"The story of Louis H. Sullivan is considered one of the great American tragedies. While Sullivan reshaped architectural thought and practice and contributed significantly...
Learning from Lake Shore Drive by Julia Bachrach A Three-Part Series December 2021
"Learning from Lake Shore Drive by Julia Bachrach, a Newberry Adult Education Seminars Program"North Lake Shore Drive has a fascinating history. Conceived as a...
LOSS: Decorative Terra Cotta Ornament Stripped from New Devon Theater / Assyrian American Association
"As of September 2, 2021 it seems that the beautiful terra cotta face that has looked down over Devon Avenue for more than 100...
WIN: Pullman National Monument Celebrates Grand Opening
"This weekend, Chicagoans will get their first opportunity to explore the new visitor center at Pullman National Monument on the city's far south side....
PARTIAL WIN: $1.5m Stabilization Effort Stock Yards Bank Building Complete, but Comprehensive Restoration and Reuse Remain Elusive
"A cornerstone of Chicago’s once-bustling meatpacking industry has a shot at a new life after sitting empty for almost half a century."The Stock...
LOSS: Lake View Bank/Belmont National Bank Demolished Despite 2,000+ Petition Signatures to Save It
"Preservationists are trying to stop a developer from tearing down an old bank building in Lakeview to make way for a massive commercial project."Crews...
Highly Successful Grand Opening to the The Available City at Central Park Theater as part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial Exhibit Runs until December...
"The Available City at Central Park Theater by Chicago Architecture Biennial
Exhibit Runs September 17 to December 18, 2021
Monday- Friday, 11am-2pm
Central Park Theater, 3535 W...
Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy Presents “Interpreting Wright” Virtual Conference October 13 – 17, 2021
Interpreting Wright
October 13 – 17, 2021
Online and in-person in Buffalo, New York"Interpreting Wright will be the Conservancy’s third Buffalo conference, and our first there...
Open House Chicago 2021 In-Person Site Visits – October 16 & 17, 2021 Self-Guided Tours – Entire Month of October 2021
"Every October, the Chicago Architecture Center is proud to host Open House Chicago—a free public festival that offers self-guided history and architecture trails throughout...