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Open House Chicago Offers an Inside Look at the City’s Coolest Buildings
Calling all architecture fanatics and the generally nosy! The Chicago Architecture Foundation‘s annual festival, Open House Chicago, is returning in early October. If you’re the sort of person who gets excited about flying buttresses and vaulted ceilings, or if you’d just like to get a peek inside buildings that are normally off limits to the public, this is the event for you. On October 14 and 15, some of Chicago’s most iconic structures and hidden gems will open their doors. Skyscrapers, mansions and cathedrals in neighborhoods all over Chicago will host free tours. Over 200 sites will participate in Open House Chicago. Though the official list for 2017 has not yet been released, you can be sure there will be plenty of theaters, schools and even private residences on the list.
The Chicago Architecture Foundation Wants to Help You Plan Your Weekend
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If the festival sounds like a good time, but navigating 200 locations is overwhelming and you don’t know where to start, don’t worry. The Chicago Architecture Foundation mobile site has you covered. Just hop online to browse and save sites that interest you. That way, you can create a custom itinerary based on what you want to see.
Grabbing a copy of the event guide will also help you stay organized and informed. A paper copy will appear in the October 12, 2017 issue of the Chicago Tribune, and a PDF version will be available on the website that day as well. The event guide includes maps, descriptions and tour hours for all participating sites.
Become a CAF Member to Get Even More Open House Chicago
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While the general public gains access to most of the participating sites during Open House Chicago, Chicago Architecture Foundation members do get a little special treatment. A few sites have limited capacity or security concerns, so only CAF members can visit these buildings. Members also get priority access to other sites during the festival. Find out more about CAF membership here.
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