Its early history was as Pine Street, a narrow, primarily residential thoroughfare isolated from the bustle of the traditional Loop. Around the Old Water Tower, a bohemian enclave of artists studios and nightclubs, known as Towertown, had developed, but the Plan of 1909 had a different vision for the area. In the decade following the opening of the Michigan Avenue bridge in 1920, dozens of new buildings were constructed, several of which still remain today in the one-mile stretch between the Tribune Tower and the Drake Hotel. This tour begins at the southern end and proceeds north. You will find tour links in this location on every page.
All tours are color coded.
Look for this arrow for the Boul Mich tour.