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Lost Chicago Department Stores by Leslie Goddard

"For decades, Chicago was home to some of America’s grandest department stores. Clustered along a mile-long stretch of State Street, stores like Marshall Field’s;...

Louis Sullivan’s Idea by Tim Samuelson and Chris Ware

Louis Sullivan’s Idea by Tim Samuelson. Rachel Freundt @chi_geek on twitter"The story of Louis H. Sullivan is considered one of the great American...

Helmut Jahn: In A Flash A Documentary by Nathan Eddy

"MAS Context and the Goethe-Institut Chicago are hosting the digital screening of Helmut Jahn: In A Flash, a documentary by Nathan Eddy. The film...

At Home In Chicago; A Living History of Domestic Architecture by Patrick F. Cannon and photos by James Caulfield

"At Home In Chicago; A Living History of Domestic Architecture by Patrick F. Cannon and photos by James Caulfield "Imagine a book that takes you...

Helmut Jahn: In A Flash A Documentary by Nathan Eddy. Online Screening through December 19

"Between December 3 and December 19, 2021, MAS Context and the Goethe-Institut Chicago are hosting the digital screening of Helmut Jahn: In A Flash,...

Ward Miller radio interview regarding the Thompson Center and the tragic loss of famed architect Helmut Jahn

"Ward Miller, executive director of Preservation Chicago, joins Anna to talk about the importance of preserving the Thompson Center and the tragic death of...

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...

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...

Studs Terkel Radio Archive: Lois Wille discusses her book “Forever Open, Clear and Free: The Struggle for Chicago’s Lakefront” Broadcast April 18, 1972 (46:55)

Listen to the fascinating long-format radio interview by Studs Terkel of Lois Wille regarding her historical examination of the brave Chicagoans who worked for...