Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Riverfront
Overview
Five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers along the Chicago River showcase the lavish design of the Roaring '20s. This tour highlights how these landmarks reflect the era’s fun-loving optimism through geometric ornamentation and luxurious materials.
- 🏢 Admire iconic buildings like the Carbide and Carbon Building (now Pendry Chicago) and the Chicago Motor Club Building (now the Hampton Inn).
- 🎨 Learn about the origins of Art Deco while appreciating often-overlooked structures such as the Trustees System Service Building (now the Century Tower).
- 📚 All ticket purchases support CAC's education efforts and community engagement projects as a certified nonprofit organization.
- 🚫 Please note that this tour does not include access to interior spaces; viewing is limited to lobbies and exterior features.
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- Narration by a professional and certified guide
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- Storage for luggage or strollers
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Coat check
Meeting point
Return details
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Chicago RiverDiscuss buildings built in the Art Deco style along the riverfront
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View the exterior of the building
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Carbide and Carbon BuildingView the Carbide and Carbon Building
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Visit the former Chicago Motor Club Building, 66 E Wacker Place
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Visit the Trustees System Service Building
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Merchandise MartVisit Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Plaza