The Great CAC Trivia Contest, June 2020 – Something Fishy
By Hy Speck, Class of 1995 Something Fishy. When I was a young lad, I learned to fish with a bamboo pole and a worm for bait, under a 100 year…
Spring pattern. Vector seamless background.
Keeping Busy! Part 10 – Connections
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,…
New – Digital Library / Electronic Resources
You want to do some research as you develop a new tour. You Google your topic - but nothing comes up that you don’t already know, or the information is…
Building Blocks of Architecture Student Tour
By Lisa Ciota, Education Guide Shapes. Materials. Ornamentation. These are the basics … the details … the richness of architecture. It’s what we talk about with young children during the…
Sharon McDaniel, Guest Services Volunteer – Being of Service
By Emily Clott, Class of 2012 Docents who give weekend tours have no doubt encountered the smiling face of Sharon McDaniel at the Guest Services desk. Sharon, one of our…
Red Cross Women sitting at long tables making influenza masks; Chicago, Illinois; 1918
Influenza in Chicago, 1918
By Jim Bartholomew, Class of 2008 As the summer of 1918 gave way to fall, Chicagoans had already endured a tough year. January brought near panic with below-average temperatures in…
Keeping Busy! Part 9 -Sew Much More
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,…
Photo Corner – For the Birds
Editor’s note: Susan Osborn is an avid photographer. She will continue to share her photos with us from time to time. Watch for upcoming Photo Corner posts on The Bridge.…
President’s Message, May 2020 – Making Plans
My fellow docents, I am planner. I love to make plans. My whole life, I have loved calendars and date books, and now Google calendar. When I have a list…
Keeping Busy! Part 8 – One Fine Day
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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