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By Brent Hoffmann, Class of 2005 “I’ve loved antique cars since I was five,” said Bob Joynt, auto historian and co-director of the Motor Row tour. “That’s when I saw…

By  Hy Speck, Class of 1995 Is there a good place to eat around here? How many times have tourees asked you that question? Here are three classic Chicago restaurants…

By Claudia Winkler, Class of 2007 Photos by the author Our annual architecture tour, New York City, attracted 40 docents. The heat index was above 95 degrees most of the…

By Rebecca Dixon, Class of 2003 Docent tour of the Cooper, 720 S Wells Street, Chicago Perkins & Will architects Tom Kasznia and Todd Snapp spoke to two groups of docents…

Kathy Baker, 2016 The River Cruise is a must-do while in Chicago: Knowing the history and facts behind most buildings and skyscrapers along the Chicago river was very interesting, and…

By Jeff Zurlinden, Class of 2015, Education Guide, Exhibit Host A dozen Varsity students (2nd to 4th graders) sit quietly on the floor with their eyes closed, waiting to tour…

By Thomas R. Stelmack, Class of 2017 This is the last of a series following Apple Architecture from its corporate beginnings in a now-landmarked garage to the current design concept…

By Rick Lightburn, Class of 2008 Robert Venturi’s death in the third week of September gives an occasion to think about him. The distinguished architect won the Pritzker Prize in…

Happy autumn, everyone. October brings lots of changes, and not just in the weather. This particular October marks about one month in the new Center, and the beginning of life…