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Chicago Architecture Foundation

224 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60604

Featured Review : The tour we took was called Historic Downtown (south): Rise of the Skyscraper. Chicago is not only the birthplace of the skyscraper, it is also where most of the innovations in early skyscraper design and technology orig...See Full Review

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Walking Tour of Historic Skyscrapers

  • 5 out of 5 stars by artslover from Calgary, Alberta
  • June 12, 2025
Quote: The tour we took was called Historic Downtown (south): Rise of the Skyscraper. Chicago is not only the birthplace of the skyscraper, it is also where most of the innovations in early skyscraper design and technology originated . We were interested... Read the full Chicago Architecture Foundation review

From journal Four Days of Chicago Delights

Chicago Architecture Foundation Tours

  • 5 out of 5 stars by supercat from Chicago, Illinois
  • April 12, 2025
Quote: Take a boat cruise along the Chicago River, embarking from the Michigan Avenue bridge, with a top-notch tour guide (often an architect) who points out various buildings and provides commentary. You can choose to sit outside, up top the boat, or... Read the full Chicago Architecture Foundation review

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Chicago Architecture Foundation

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MarkR37 from Madison, Wisconsin
  • July 10, 2025
Quote: The Chicago Architecture Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to educating the public on the fascinating history of Chicago Architecture. They offer over 40 different tours throughout the year by highly trained, enthusiastic... Read the full Chicago Architecture Foundation review

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Chicago Architecture Foundation Tours

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MarkR37 from Madison, Wisconsin
  • May 6, 2025
Quote: The great Chicago fire of 1871 laid waste to the entire city and provided a blank pallet for modern building designers to redesign the city. Most of the rubble from the fire was pushed out into Lake Michigan to create what is today called Grant... Read the full Chicago Architecture Foundation review

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Chicago Architecture Foundation Tours

  • 4 out of 5 stars by dawn from Chicago, Illinois
  • January 28, 2025
Quote: This professional and educational organization provides a wide variety of tours to cover every interest level possible in Chicago and the surrounding areas. There are other groups that give architecture tours, but my feeling is that one should... Read the full Chicago Architecture Foundation review

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