Events for December 11th, 2009
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Friday - December 11th
Events / Community Event
After Hours
Robie House - 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
Explore the historic home while indulging in cocktails and appetizers.
Events / Tours and Vacation
Loop Architecture Walking Tour
The Rookery - 209 S. LaSalle St. - Chicago
Learn the history of the modern skyscraper during this two-hour tour led by Art Excursions. Additional dates available for groups by appointment.
Events / Tours and Vacation
'Heart of Oak Park' walking tour
Oak Park Visitor's Center - 1010 Lake St. - Oak Park
The self-guided tour with audio commentary from former Oak Park residents explores the evolution of architecture from the Victorian period through the Art Deco period of the 1930's.
Events / Tours and Vacation
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Tour
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio - 951 Chicago Ave. - Oak Park
Tours of the historic museum, which served as the residence and workplace of America's best-known architect.
Events / Tours and Vacation
Frederick C. Robie House Tour
Robie House - 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
Tour the Robie House, a quintessential example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie-style architecture.
Events / Tours and Vacation
Robie House Historic Neighbors Walking Tour
Robie House - 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
The architectural wealth of the University of Chicago neighborhood ranges from the venerable influence of Europe to the distinctly American design of the Robie House. Explore the area's architectural diversity on a 60-minute self-guided audio walking tour. The walking tour is wheelchair accessible.
Events / Tours and Vacation
Chicago Architecture Foundation's 'Modern Skyscrapers' tour
Chicago Architecture Foundation - 224 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
View modern, postmodern and contemporary skyscrapers including Trump Tower and the Art Institute's Modern Wing, during a two-hour walking tour.
Events / Tours and Vacation
Cultural Center Tour
Chicago Cultural Center - 77 E. Randolph St. - Chicago (Loop)
Meet in the Randolph Street lobby for a tour of this historic building and architectural showplace.
Leisure / Tours and Vacation
Holiday Lights Tour
Segway Experience of Chicago - 224 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
Glide past festive attractions, such as Christkindlmarket and the city's Christmas tree in Daley Plaza, during this two-hour tour. Arrive at 3:30 p.m. to sign up.
Events / Tours and Vacation
Raven's Grin Inn Haunted House
Raven's Grin Inn - 411 N. Carroll St. - Mount Carroll
Private residence is allegedly haunted by 37 ghosts. Tours are year-round, last approximately 60 to 90 minutes and include a historical introduction.
