Photo Features, July 2022 – July Flying By
Contributed by the Photography Features Group. Get to know us - see below. July Flying By . . Hello and welcome to our third group edition of the Photography Features!…
President’s Message, July 2022 – Health and Well-Being
Dear docent family, The single most important thing about any tour we give is……. Not getting all the architects correct. Not getting all the dates and styles correct. Not having…
Whose Land Is It?
By Brian Kelly, Class of 2019 In 1888, the Rookery building opened for business on the southeast corner of LaSalle and Adams. It opened to universal acclaim as an innovative…
The Doctrine of Discovery – Law of the Land
By Bill Coffin, Class of 2004 Based on a belief in white Christian supremacy, with a legacy that lingers today, the 15th century’s Doctrine of Discovery authorized the colonization and…
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Shining Star Short Tales
Our recent DAN celebrated docent dedication and achievements; we also honored the memory of Leanne Star, Class of 2011, whose family created the one-time Shining Star Award. Inspired by Leanne’s…
Meet Alexandra – “Lexie” – Oliva
By Ellen Shubart, Class of 2008 You’ve probably “met” Lexie online, having received either an email with The Bridge entries on a Friday, or gotten an email about your next…
Healy and Millet – More of the Story
By Ron Becker, Class of 2019 In 1885 the journal Inland Architect, while enthusing about Healy and Millet’s work, stated, “after thousands of years of stained glass making, to be…
LEED Certification and WELL Buildings
By Bobbi Pinkert, Class of 1999 Buildings are our business, but they are not healthy for the environment or other living things. Consider the facts. Chicago is responsible for 2.6%…
Kudos, June 2022
Cynthia Bates, 2016 Such a fantastic River Cruise tour with the outstanding Cynthia as our guide. Really excellent experience and outstanding value for money. The tour goes up and down…
Alina McMahon, 2012 – Working from Home
By Brent Hoffmann, 2005 Like many of us, Alina – a certified public accountant with KPMG LLP -- works remotely. “On March 17th of 2020, I packed up my files,…