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ARCHITECTUREFREE FESTIVAL This weekend, get FREE, behind-the-scenes access to 200 buildings across Chicago. openhousechicago.org EVENT GUIDE SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: This section was edited and produced by the Chicago Architecture Foundation. 1 PRESENTED BY About the Chicago Architecture Foundation Five years ago, the Chicago to embark on a tour, workshops for Architecture Foundation (CAF) students, lectures for adults and decided to bring a city-wide festival of field trip groups gathered around architecture and design to Chicago— our 1,000-building scale model of the quintessential city of American Chicago. architecture. London originated the In addition to Open House Chicago, “Open House” concept more than 20 CAF is best known for our 85 different years ago, New York City had several Chicago-area tours, including the top- years under its belt and even Toronto ranked tour in the city: the Chicago produced a similar festival. By 2011, it Architecture Foundation River Cruise was Chicago’s time and Open House aboard Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. Chicago was born. Our 450 highly-trained volunteer CAF was founded in 1966. As a docents lead more than 6,000 walking, STS. VOLODYMYR & OLHA UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (P. 10) photo by Anne Evans nonprofit organization dedicated boat, bus and L train tours each year. to inspiring people to discover why CAF also offers exhibitions, public designed matters, CAF has grown programs and education activities Ten things to know about over the years to become a hub for for all ages. Open House Chicago learning about and participating in Learn more about CAF and our architecture and design. If you visit us city’s amazing architecture 1. Open House Chicago (OHC) is a FREE public festival at 224 S. Michigan Avenue, you’ll find at architecture.org. that offers behind-the-scenes access to 200 buildings across a flurry of activity: visitors preparing SPECIAL CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION ADVERTISING SECTION | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015 ADVERTISING SECTION | THURSDAY, SPECIAL CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION Chicago—no tickets are required. 2. The fifth-annual OHC is October 17–18 from 9am to 5pm. Open times for individual sites vary. Hours are listed in this guide and online. “ Chicago is a city that is passionate about architecture 3. Visit our mobile-friendly website, openhousechicago.org, and this fall, Chicago is celebrating architecture all to plan your OHC itinerary and to get the most up-to-date around. From the opening of the very first Chicago info on sites and hours. Architecture Biennial to the fifth-annual Open House Chicago, Chicago’s appreciation of architecture 4. OHC is organized by the Chicago Architecture Foundation and design has never been stronger. This year, (CAF), a nonprofit cultural organization, in collaboration with CAF has expanded OHC to include more than 200 numerous community partners and sponsors. LYNN OSMOND, sites and 20 neighborhoods and our first suburban CAF PRESIDENT partner, Evanston. So get out there and explore this 5. CAF members have access to four exclusive & CEO members-only sites and priority-access at all other sites. extraordinary city of architecture.” 6. Become a member and receive your OHC benefits instantly “ On October 3, Chicago launched its first Architecture by visiting openhousechicago.org/membership Biennial, fortifying our position as the city of 7. Three sites require reservations. RSVPs have closed for revolutionary architecture and design. It’s no wonder this year. Become a CAF member to get information on next that the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open year’s sites before OHC. House Chicago, now in its fifth year, has become a marquee event for the city. I encourage you to 8. Follow CAF on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for live explore a new building—and a new neighborhood— OHC updates: @chiarchitecture and #OHC2015 RAHM EMANUEL, to experience why we should all be proud to call 9. Keep OHC free and accessible to all by donating MAYOR Chicago home.” OF CHICAGO at openhousechicago.org/donate. Any amount makes a difference. Donations are tax-deductible. 10. Have fun! PRESENTED BY 2 SPECIAL CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION ADVERTISING SECTION | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015 ADVERTISING SECTION | THURSDAY, SPECIAL CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION About the Chicago EVANSTON (p. 25–26) Contents New OHC Website! Architecture Foundation 1–2 Introduction 3 Programs to embark on a tour, workshops for FAR NORTH (p. 23–24) Check out the new, mobile-friendly OHC website to: students, lectures for adults and 4 Membership and family info field trip groups gathered around 5–26 Site listings • sort the 200 sites by NORTH (p. 21–22) our 1,000-building scale model of 5–8 Downtown neighborhood, day and type. 9–10 West neighborhoods Chicago. • plan your itinerary by selecting NEAR NORTH (p. 17–19) 11–12 Southwest neighborhoods In addition to Open House Chicago, the “add to itinerary” button 13–14 South neighborhoods CAF is best known for our 85 different WEST on any of the 200 sites (sign in (p. 9–10) DOWNTOWN (p. 5–8) 15–16 Far south neighborhoods Chicago-area tours, including the top- with Facebook or Twitter) 17–19 Near north neighborhoods ranked tour in the city: the Chicago 21–22 North neighborhoods • view your itinerary or browse Architecture Foundation River Cruise SOUTH (p.13–14) SOUTHWEST 23–24 Far north neighborhoods the sites on your smartphone— aboard Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. (p. 11–12) 25–26 Evanston including an interactive map Our 450 highly-trained volunteer docents lead more than 6,000 walking, • become a member and boat, bus and L train tours each year. FAR SOUTH (p. 15–16) PHOTOGRAPHY receive your OHC priority- access pass instantly via email CAF also offers exhibitions, public On the cover: programs and education activities St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church (p. 22) Plan your itinerary at openhousechicago.org for all ages. All photos by Eric Allix Rogers unless PULLMAN (p. 15–16) Learn more about CAF and our otherwise noted. city’s amazing architecture at architecture.org. CAF THANKS THE SPONSORS OF OHC FOR KEEPING THE EVENT FREE TO ALL. PRESENTING SPONSOR SPONSORS MEDIA SPONSORS PARTNERS COMMUNITY PARTNERS 47th Ward Alderman Ameya Pawar’s Office, 48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman’s Office, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council, Bronzeville Area Residents and Commerce Council, Building Owners and Managers Association, Chicago Loop Alliance, Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Evanston, Design Evanston, Downtown Evanston, Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, Edgewater Historical Society, Evanston Chamber of Commerce, Evanston Community Foundation, Evanston History Center, Foundation for Homan Square, Glessner House Museum, Historic Pullman Foundation, Lakeview Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Square / Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, Magnificent Mile Association, Public Media Institute, Quad Communities Development Corporation, Ravenswood Community Council, Rogers Park Business Alliance, Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society, South East Chicago Commission, South Shore Chamber Inc., Ukrainian Village Neighborhood Association, West Loop Community Organization 3 PRESENTED BY Selected Programs For a full list of free programs taking place during OHC, please visit openhousechicago.org/programs SATURDAY AND SUNDAY SATURDAY ONLY Out of Chicago Photography Access Contemporary Music 9am–5pm 1–4pm Aon Center (p. 6) Nichols Tower at Homan Square— Elks National Memorial (p. 18) Original Sears Tower (p. 10) Chicago Artists Month Exhibitions 11am–2pm NICHOLS TOWER AT HOMAN SQUARE— Illinois Institute of Technology, Robert F. Carr 9am–5pm ORIGINAL SEARS TOWER (P. 10) Memorial Chapel of St. Savior (p. 14) photo by Vincent Chung South Shore Cultural Center (p. 16) 11am–2pm “ Lady Lake Shore Drive” Graham Foundation—Madlener House (p. 18) SUNDAY ONLY Performance Encountering Deep Opacity: Sustainability Tour 1–2pm 1pm and 3pm The Case for New Media Art South Shore Cultural Center (p. 16) University of Chicago, Reva and 1pm David Logan Center for the Arts (p. 16) The Arts Club of Chicago (p. 6) Ryan Opera Center Ensemble Cello Recital 2pm 1pm St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (p. 22) Lyric Opera of Chicago— SOUTH SHORE CULTURAL CENTER (P. 16) Civic Opera House (p. 7) SPECIAL CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION ADVERTISING SECTION | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015 ADVERTISING SECTION | THURSDAY, SPECIAL CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION Ride CTA GET AROUND TOWN to Open House 24-Hour Passes are just $7.95 Chicago 2015 at all 475 stations on October 17 & 18 The best way to explore Open House Chicago is by riding the CTA’s buses and trains, which serve Chicago and dozens of suburban communities. See maps, schedules or plan a trip at transitchicago.com or call the RTA Travel Information Center at 312-836-7000. To make your trip even easier, use CTA Bus Tracker and CTA Train Tracker to get estimated arrival times when you travel. CTA Bus Tracker CTA Train Tracker Get estimated arrivals for buses Estimated train arrival times are at all CTA bus stops. Visit available for CTA rail stations ctabustracker.com or check with CTA Train Tracker. Visit out the arrival information apps ctatraintracker.com for arrival that use CTA Bus Tracker data at information or transitchicago.com/ transitchicago.com/apps. Estimated apps for apps that use CTA Train arrivals are also available by text Tracker data. For estimated arrival Proud Transportation Partner of Open House Chicago 2015 message. Simply follow the instructions times by text, look for instructions in on the bottom of bus stop signs or stations or at ctatraintracker.com. go to the CTA Bus Tracker website. DivvyBikes.com PRESENTED BY 4 SPECIAL CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION ADVERTISING SECTION | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015 ADVERTISING SECTION | THURSDAY, SPECIAL CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION For Families Get OHC Member Benefits For a full list of free family activities during OHC, CAF MEMBERSHIP please visit openhousechicago.org/programs HAS MANY BENEFITS, INCLUDING: FAMILY-FRIENDLY SITES 1807 W.