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  • Vik
    Spain46 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We spent like 1-2 hours in the building, it was so worth it. Such a beautiful panorama, with nice staff and great places to take selfies at.
    Written 26 August 2024
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  • holidaychicLondon
    London, UK634 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the tilt experience which was fun, lasts about 90 seconds and not as scary as I thought it would be. As others have said they don’t allow you to take photos and yes it is because they take them for you to purchase, which we did. You get a great view of Chicago and we had a cocktail whilst taking in the view.
    Written 15 September 2024
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  • Heather M
    Racine, WI26 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible building. Went to see an Indian concert. Acoustics were great. Restrooms were clean. A great experience. It was a free event, and we could purchase Indian food and beverages for a great price!
    Written 16 October 2024
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  • Chris J
    Chicago, IL7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is an excellent time to visit Cathedrals, as the summer weather often allows for more comfortable exploration and photography. A perfect time to appreciate their architectural beauty and historical significance.
    Written 5 August 2024
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  • Disneybus
    Pittsgrove, NJ986 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    After arriving on the Zephyr, my wife and I had a rough time traversing thought the subterranean maze, collecting our suitcases, and exiting to find Ubers. There's lots of construction in the abyss, and as such there's little helpful signage and direction. It was difficult for us as seasoned travelers; we did ask questions multiple times and finally found our way to street level. I was excited seeing the famous staircase filmed in the Untouchables where Kevin Costner and Andy Garcia captured the bookkeeper! Of course I couldn't resist reenacting the scene - "Got him"
    Written 7 June 2024
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  • xcschlr
    Milwaukee, WI854 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stopped at this building on our way to the train station and spent about 10 minutes in the building. The interior is indeed pretty and worth taking a look. Plus, it’s free to enter the building and talk around on the 1st floor and 2nd floor where businesses are located.
    Written 31 August 2024
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  • Disneybus
    Pittsgrove, NJ986 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was an excellent tour of one of Wright's best prairie homes. Our docent was outstanding, guiding us through the rooms and embellishing the classic Wright designs with the flow of the home. This is our ninetieth Wright structure, and have become familiar with his work. Just as fascinating as the design is the history of these homes, normally ending with a Historic preservation trust. Wright designed the house for the entrepreneur and inventor Fredrick Robbie in 1910. This house might better be called and The Wilbur home, as in 1911 Robbie fell into financial trouble and sold it to David Lee Taylor, who died a year later then passing it to the Wilbur family. The Wilbur family sold the property in 1926 to the Chicago Theological Seminary for use as married-student housing. They twice proposed tearing down the house leading to grassroots protests that included Wright himself. The building was saved and transferred to the University of Chicago until 1997, when it executed a lease with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Photos are permitted and you're not required to cover up footwear. Most of the furnishings were lost during the transitions and the house is now mostly empty. Tours are busy so reservations are a must. In 2019, Robbie House was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Written 12 June 2024
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  • Noraatc
    Sudbury, MA39,906 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Historic home of Chicago Tribune newspaper dominates the landscape of Chicago downtown for many years. Built for Chicago Tribune owner Robert R. McCormick and recently sold, it is home to luxury residences these days. The architecture is a truly remarkable example of the Gothic Revival style created by famous architect, Raymond Hood and his firm. The top of the tower is designed after the Tour de Beurre beurre of the Rouen Cathedral. Another notable feature of this spectacular skyscraper is its elaborate Neo-Gothic arched portal. Magnificent gem of Chicago and not to be missed.
    Written 12 October 2024
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  • StephenCross
    Dublin, Ireland31,425 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Wrigley Building is one of Chicagos many iconic buildings. It’s in amazing condition and really unique architecture.
    Written 8 October 2024
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  • pyegirl
    Rome, Italy1,427 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is the place to go if you are in the market for new, high end kitchen appliances or remodel fixtures and you want to see them and talk to peopel who know the differences between all the diff models/products. For those of us who live in small markets and can't actually see the actual appliances and are left to guess with either sales people who don't know squat (eg. Best Buy or small appliance stores that hire your college student on vacation), this is the place to go to really shop.

    Make an appointment with all the show rooms and have them tell you about their products. They don't actually sell you the product, but they are very knowledgeable. Thermador, Bosch, Miele, Wolf, Monogram, Dakor, Waterworks, you name it, it's there.

    One stop shopping with people who know their stuff.
    Written 27 September 2023
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  • Tori S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Docent was totally knowledgeable, gave us lots of great information about not only the architecture itself - wonderful Louis Sullivan architecture that shows a lot of empathy for the culture that would inhabit the church, but also about the style that this congregation worships in. A hidden treasure in Chicago in the wonderful neighborhood of Ukrainian Village.
    Written 9 October 2024
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  • TravelingSoccerLoon
    Saint Paul, MN6,279 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unique architecture and buildings with historic importance. Built in the 1960s and located right on the Chicago River in downtown, this building complex is not only famous for its unusual design but was the first urban high-rise development that was meant to encourage people to move back into the city. It was a futuristic self-contained "city withing a city" providing all the amenities that you need in one place including a theater, gym, swimming pool, ice rink, bowling alley, stores, restaurants, and even a boat marina. It became the model for other developments in cities throughout the US. Great views by strolling along the Chicago Riverwalk or even better you can go on an architecture boat tour on the river.
    Written 11 March 2024
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  • TravelingSoccerLoon
    Saint Paul, MN6,279 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Although now known uninspiring as "875 North Michigan Avenue", this impressive modern skyscraper located along the Magnificent Mile will always be remembered as The John Hancock Center. Built in 1968, it was the second tallest building in the world. Only the Empire State Building was taller. Now it is only the 5th tallest building in just Chicago. However, it remains an iconic landmark and is a key contributor to making Chicago one of the best cities for architecture in the world. For a steep price, you can visit the 360 Chicago Observation Deck on the 95th floor for incredible views both day and night. There is also a separate restaurant on the 94th floor. I think the views from the John Hancock are better than the Sears Tower (Willis Tower) but the later can claim to be the tallest in the city.
    Written 11 March 2024
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  • Eva T
    United Kingdom5,326 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's one of the iconic buildings in the city, easy recognizable due to the statue of Ceres at the top. We saw it from many spots of the city. Then we saw it better when being in front of it on West Jackson Bvld. We haven't been inside so I cannot comment on that but the architecture is stunning as are other buildings from the era of the beginning of 20 century.
    Written 14 August 2024
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  • Grover R
    Pensacola, FL22,268 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The University of Chicago was created and gifted by John D Rockefeller, one of the wealthiest people to ever live. For decades it has been a worldwide research leader in so many fields. As an economics major, so much of my studies in the 1980s were derived from Milton Friedman and the Economics School here.

    Most people are totally unaware that the roots of the university are from the American Baptist Education Society as Rockefeller was a devoted Baptist. This Gothic Revival Church commands a prominent position on the SE corner of the campus. At 200 feet it is by covenant to be the tallest structure on campus. Additionally is a self supported structure with no steel, like the medieval cathedrals of Europe.

    Unfortunately, we walked the campus before 10 so the Chapel was not opened. Still it was an impressive site on its exterior.
    Written 2 August 2022
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