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Downtown Chicago view from Bank of America Tower
Architecture, Chicago

Look Inside 12 Stunning Chicago Architecture Sites

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 19, 2021February 1, 2022

Check out some of my favorite architectural finds from Open House Chicago 2021.

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Chicago's Wrigley Building by Jessica Mlinaric
Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Behind the Scenes at 10 Unique Chicago Architecture Sites

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 28, 2019January 26, 2020

Check out some of our favorite Chicago architecture finds from Open House Chicago.

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Architecture, Chicago

Inside 10 Cool Chicago Architecture Sites

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 6, 2018December 9, 2018

Go behind the scenes of 10 incredible examples of Chicago architecture from Open House Chicago.

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Order of Elks domed rotunda ceiling in Chicago
Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Inside Chicago’s Stunning Architecture

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 21, 2017March 3, 2018

Open House Chicago lets you peek inside Chicago’s most distinctive buildings. The annual two-day festival offers free access to over 200 locations.

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Interior of Studio Gang at Open House Chicago 2016
Architecture, Chicago

Step Inside Chicago’s Historic Architecture

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 18, 2016June 21, 2018

Explore iconic landmarks and neighborhood gems with these photos from Open House Chicago 2016.

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Architecture, Chicago

Discover 200 Free Architecture Tours with Open House Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 9, 2016January 24, 2017

The sixth annual Open House Chicago offers 200+ free tours on October 15 and 16.

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Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Chicago Autumn Architecture Roundup

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 2, 2015January 4, 2017

All the best of the Chicago Architecture Biennial and Open House Chicago.

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Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Open House Chicago Gives You the Keys to the City

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 15, 2011January 4, 2017

The Chicago Architecture Foundation is offering an insider’s tour of the city.

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