Digital Library Volume 3 – Images
Because a picture is worth a thousand words, today we are spotlighting online resources with Chicago architecture images. The sites listed below allow public use of a limited number of…
Docents Double Down
A message from Docent Council … Dear Fellow Docents, As you know, we CAC Docents have a 50+ year tradition of generosity. We generously donate our time. We generously share…
Walter Ahlschlager’s Lost Dream: The Rest of the Story
By Bob Pratt, Docent Class of 2019 Two weeks ago I described the spectacular Apparel Mart/Crane Tower (“Crane”) proposals of 1928-29, which reflected, in part, the ambitions and abilities of…
Digital Library Volume 2 – Podcasts
Thanks to all who responded to the Digital Library survey. If you haven't had the chance to take it yet, there is still time to complete it today. CLICK HERE to…
President’s Message, June 2020- TOURS
Dear fellow docents, It’s June! It’s Phase 3! What does this mean? TOURS. Ok, maybe not a lot of different tours and maybe not a lot of offerings. But the…
Russ Seward, Class of 2005 – Masters and Mergers
By Brent Hoffmann, Class of 2005 “Pick a card,” Russ says in the introduction to his Historic Treasures of Chicago's Golden Age tour. “I start by having my tourees select from…
Digital Library – Complete the Survey!
Last week, the Library and Education committees introduced you to the Digital Library, our new on-line research resource for volunteers and docents. Now, the committee would like your input as…
Walter Ahlschlager’s Lost Dream
By Bob Pratt, Class of 2019 It was to be the world’s tallest building, a dramatically soaring limestone-clad 75-story tower occupying two square blocks, to be constructed on air rights…
Photo Corner – Bridging the Gap
By Susan Osborn, Class of 2003 Bridging the Gap. When giving a tour, I am always delighted by the sight of bridge lifts. They are a bonus to any river…
Keeping Busy! Part 11 – Ain’t We Got Fun?
This is a continuing feature for these unusual times. Remember, we’d love to hear what you’re are doing to cope and keep busy. When you have a story to share,…
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