My Fellow Docents - Last weekend I had the opportunity to join the 2023 docent trainee class as they completed their first building presentations on the street. It was a…
It's almost time for DAN -- Docent Appreciation Night. This year's DAN will be held at the Chicago Architecture Center, featuring a light supper, drinks, and docent appreciation awards. Always…
By Ellen Shubart, Class 0f 2006 She calls working at Chicago Architecture Center “a dream job,” as it links her professional skills with her personal interests. Lauren Bakos, CAC’s new…
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we once again delve into the archives for two articles that are in reality a collection of resources. These articles were posted…
As we celebrate Black History Month, we will be featuring Bridge articles from the archives. . CLICK HERE to read a fascinating and educational article by Rick Lightburn, class of…
Ready to learn a new tour or two? You're in luck. Here are the tours that will need new docents this year. For neighborhood/building tours, please contact the related Tour Director by…
By Ellen Shubart, Class of 2006 If you, like me, have been to Paris a number of times, you think you know all the “good stuff” of architecture and art.…
The newly elected Docent Council began its new year with a Feb. 7 wide-ranging discussion about the tour scheduling process, the numbers of tours offered, the number of docent slots…
by Ed McDevitt, Class of 2010. Into the late 20th century Meloy’s treatise on theater design was still a reference in landmarking determinations. It is cited in the 1987 New…
. By Maurice Champagne, Class of 2004 In 2010, thirteen muralists created “Community Leaders”, a mural in Rogers Park. You’ll find it on the west side of the CTA embankment…