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JOLIET CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Monuments to visit
Main building of the Joliet prison and its annex with a very particular ...Read more
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ULYSSES S. GRANT HOME
Places associated with famous people to visit
This brick house was designed in 1860 by William Dennison, for a notable ...Read more
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OLD CHAIN OF ROCKS BRIDGE
Works of art to see
Bridge at the north end of the island, 1,600 m long, used as a set for the ...Read more
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THE CHICAGO THEATRE
Operas and theaters to visit
4.5/5
• 2 reviews
Chicago's beautiful and legendary baroque theater that doubles as a movie ...Read more
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MART MERCHANDISE
Mansion to visit
4.5/5
• 2 reviews
A large Art Deco building with its own zip code running through 8 km of ...Read more
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FIRE STATION, ENGINE 98
Public buildings to visit
4.3/5
• 3 reviews
Small fire station near the Water Tower worth a look to see the shiny fire ...Read more
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860-880 LAKE SHORE DRIVE APARTMENTS
Towers to visit
4/5
• 1 review
Two 26-storey glass towers with an uncluttered appearance, illustrating ...Read more
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LAKE POINT TOWER
Towers to visit
4/5
• 1 review
197 m high modern-style skyscraper, east of Lake Shore Drive, with 70 ...Read more
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THE MONADNOCK BUILDING
Mansion to visit
4/5
• 1 review
The highest building in the world, without the help of metal frames, with ...Read more
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FREDERICK C. ROBIE HOUSE
Contemporary architecture
3/5
• 1 review
Ship-shaped house near the Oriental Institute, recently classified as a ...Read more
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OLD STATE CAPITOL
Monuments to visit
3/5
• 1 review
Springfield Capitol that played an important role in the political struggle ...Read more
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THE CHICAGO PICASSO
Columns and statues to see
Sculpture made of metal nicknamed "The Chicago Picasso" commissioned by the ...Read more
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MIRO'S CHICAGO (THE SUN, THE MOON AND ONE STAR)
Columns and statues to see
Sculpture of 12 m of height having a foot in the shape of bell, a sphere in ...Read more
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PLEASANT HOME
Contemporary architecture
Prairie style house transformed into a museum open to the public, offering ...Read more
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CHICAGO HARBOR LIGHTHOUSE
Works of art to see
Still active lighthouse ideal for guiding boats sailing on Lake Michigan ...Read more
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SUGAR CREEK COVERED BRIDGE
Works of art to see
This 20-metre long bridge is inscribed on the national register of historic ...Read more
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JAMES R. THOMPSON CENTER
Contemporary architecture
Large glass structure in a quarter circle like a space shuttle offering a ...Read more
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MONUMENT WITH STANDING BEAST
Columns and statues to see
This «Monument to the beast standing» of Jean Dubuffet in 1984 includes a ...Read more
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BARACK OBAMA'S HOUSE
Mansion to visit
Residence of the Obama family for more than 10 years with a Georgian ...Read more
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DANA THOMAS HOUSE
Contemporary architecture
Simple residence with a library on the first floor displaying selections ...Read more
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CHICAGO WATER WORKS PUMPING STATION
Monuments to visit
Impressive Chicago Gothic Revival pump house with photographic exhibitsRead more
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ATLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Public buildings to visit
This is one of the city's most emblematic buildings. Unavoidable for ...Read more
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OBAMA KISSING ROCK
Monuments to visit
Metal plaque on a single stone in Chicago featuring a photo of the Obamas ...Read more
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AON GRAND BALLROOM
Operas and theaters to visit
Ballroom housed in the most visible building in Navy Pier, circular in ...Read more
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GEMINI GIANT
Columns and statues to see
Giant dressed as a spaceman waiting on Route 66 in Wilmington.Read more
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333 WEST WACKER DRIVE
Towers to visit
Building with a curved blue-gray glass façade facing northwest of Chicago ...Read more
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ST. REGIS CHICAGO
Towers to visit
Skyscraper designed by American architect Jeanne Gang in Chicago.Read more
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THE PALMER HOUSE
Places associated with famous people to visit
Superb lobby of the Palmer House in Chicago, rebuilt as the most original ...Read more
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THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE
Operas and theaters to visit
Auditorium Theatre influenced by Richardson's Romanesque Revival style ...Read more
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CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN
Fountains to see
Fountain northeast of the bridge on Michigan Avenue throwing a powerful jet ...Read more
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ROOKERY BUILDING
Mansion to visit
Renovated Prairie style atrium enjoying pure beauty with 2 wrought iron ...Read more
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PALMOLIVE BUILDING
Mansion to visit
Private Art Deco style apartments with an inactive lighthouse featuring ...Read more
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CLARKE HOUSE MUSEUM
Monuments to visit
Chicago Museum suggesting participation in one-hour tours for 15 people ...Read more
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THE SULLIVAN CENTER
Mansion to visit
A 12-story metal structure now housing The School of The Art Institute of ...Read more
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SEASON OVEN
Works of art to see
Mosaic of the "Four Seasons" of 21 m long, designed by Marc Chagall, ...Read more
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ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - IIT
Schools colleges and universities to visit
Large campus with a sober, rigid and absolutely beautiful style offering a ...Read more
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BROOKS CATSUP BOTTLE WATER TOWER
Monuments to visit
52-meter-high ketchup bottle water tower in downtown, listed on the ...Read more
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LAUTERBACH GIANT
Columns and statues to see
Giant Lauterbach on Route 66 holding an American flagRead more
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THE BOB WALDMIRE MEMORIAL
Monuments to visit
Long mural of 20 m on the route of The Mother Road made in tribute to Bob ...Read more
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HOFMANN TOWER
Towers to visit
One of the most impressive historic sites in the Chicago suburbs, located ...Read more
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RUBY STREET BRIDGE
Works of art to see
Bridge on the Route 66 route allowing boats to pass by opening in its ...Read more
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CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
Public buildings to visit
Chicago's 45-story stock exchange with a 9.5-meter statue at the top of the ...Read more
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FISHER BUILDING
Towers to visit
Building as high in Chicago with avant-garde architecture housing luxury ...Read more
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WILDEY THEATRE
Operas and theaters to visit
Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville worth a detour to attend performances and ...Read more
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paul BUNYAN'S STATUE
Columns and statues to see
Statue of a giant lumberjack carrying a hot dog, which weighs 230 kg for 8 ...Read more
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DAVID DAVIS MANSION
Mansion to visit
A magnificent Victorian house with a beautiful garden and a remarkable ...Read more
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AQUA TOWER
Contemporary architecture
Residential tower of 82 floors and 261 m with unique balconies, one of the ...Read more