Take a break from a busy Thursday and discover a treasure trove on Michigan Avenue. When you begin your walk through this historic structure you will quickly see why so many creative minds have come together here throughout the century. The building's list of tenants from the past and present reads like a Who's Who of American culture, from Lorado Taft to Frank Lloyd Wright. Turn the bend and catch breathtaking views of the river and its architecture from Wolf Point, the Kinzie Street bridge,and the Lake Street bridge. Revisit chapters of Chicago's history, old train routes, trappers, taverns, food markets, bridges, tunnels, the Republican convention of Abraham Lincoln and the Great Chicago Flood.
Tour involves climbing several flights of stairs.
Study residential architecture along Lake Shore Drive and in the Astor Street Historic District, including elegant homes in Romanesque, Queen Anne, Tudor Revival, Art Deco, and Modern styles. Learn about the remarkable people who lived here and about the events that occurred in this gracious and exclusive enclave. Many famous figures from Chicago's social, political, and architectural history are buried in this park-like cemetery. Parking is available inside the cemetery. A Second Look Explore an older section of this historic 1861 garden cemetery.