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Cook County Criminal Courthouse

posted by fbaird on 28 July 2011 at 09:39

A majestic building with a rich but short history as part of the criminal justice system. Don't just walk by, take a few moments to have a closer look!!

where, when, how, web
54 West Hubbard Street

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Chicago courthouse  history 

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Chicago River tour

posted by xlevett on 19 October 2010 at 13:17

Its well worth taking a boat tour down the chicago river towards Lake Michigan. The commentaries are very good and give a great history of the town. You also get to see Chicago from a different angle. Wendella boats are reckoned to be the best tour operator, though there seem to be quite a few companies offering a fairly similar service. If you can see the river on st Patrick's day when the plumbers union turns it bright green, it's a sight you won't soon forget!

where, when, how, web
www.wendellaboats.com/

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Chicago architecture  history 

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Chicago Institute of Arts

posted by wcarter on 4 August 2010 at 15:53

The Chicago Institute of Arts has an incredible collection of modern art as well as great specialised exhibits in African art, European decorative arts and a lot more.

where, when, how, web
S Michigan Avenue

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Chicago art gallery  museum  history  modern art 

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Unity Temple

posted by hholts on 4 August 2010 at 15:42

This is one of the most important buildings that Frank Lloyd Wright designed and one of the most important modernist buildings. It's beautiful and bizarre in equal measure.

where, when, how, web
Lake st

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Chicago architecture  history 

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Adler Planetarium

posted by triplecrown on 20 May 2009 at 00:36

This is an interesting way to find out more about our planet - from the space side of things. They have some excellent exhibits gear towards school aged kids and we saw a really great show while we were there. It is a great place to expand your mind and your view of the earth.

where, when, how, web
1300 S Lake Shore Dr Chicago IL 60605
www.adlerplanetarium.org/
(312) 922-7827

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Chicago history  science  nature  earth  planets  stars 

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