Modern Chicago Loop Skyscrapers
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Chicago, Illinois
Product code: 3173MODERN
Explore the international, modern, and postmodern movements, from the powerful, minimalist work of Mies van der Rohe to the new eclecticism. Learn about post-WWII developments and the impact of technological and zoning changes. Admire the stainless steel cladding on the Inland Steel Building and the bold statement made by the James R. Thompson Center. This Immense glass and steel structure, designed by Helmut Jahn, houses State of Illinois government offices and three levels of stores and restaurants in an atrium mall.
Schedule Details
Modern Loop
Departure Dates:
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- New Years Day (1 January)
- Thanksgiving Day (27 November)
- Christmas Day (25 December)
Departure Point:
Please meet 10 minutes before departure at the ArchiCenterShop in the Santa Fe Building, 224 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago.Departure Time:
- 1:00pm
$ Pricing Information
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- Children aged 0-9 years are free of charge..
- Senior prices are applicable for adults aged 65 years and over.
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Additional Information
State of Illinois Government Offices
Inclusions:
- Walking tour of Chicago's modern and postmodern architecture
- Narration by a professional and certified Guide
- Tax
Exclusions:
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Info:
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- ArchiCenter is operated by the Chicago Architecture Foundation and is located at 248 South Michigan Avenue in the Santa Fe Building across from the Art Institute on the northwest corner of Jackson Boulevard at Michigan Avenue. Open 361 days a year from 9:30am-6:30pm Monday-Saturday, 9:30am-6:00pm Sundays
- Tour Guides are trained and certified by the CAF. As volunteers, they are exceptionally motivated, enthusiastic, and capable interpreters of Chicago's world-class architectural legacy. CAF tours are the real deal - narrated, but not scripted, led by Chicago enthusiasts
- No gratuities
Local Operator Information:
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