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Kudos – July 2017

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Post published:July 27, 2017
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Mari-Pat Boughner, 2004 Hello. The Group Sales Department got a call this week to compliment Mari-Pat Boughner on her River Cruise. This was a group of librarians in town for…

In the News – CAF River Cruise Featured on WGN About Town

Post author:Leslie
Post published:July 26, 2017
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By Leslie Clark Lewis, Class of 2009 If you missed it, click here to see WGN’s Ana Belaval interview our own Lance Friedman, 2012, and Chicago’s First Lady Captain Tom,…

Constance Rajala, 2008 – Just Shut Up!

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Post published:July 26, 2017
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By Brent Hoffmann, Class of 2005 “The best advice I ever got about leading a tour came from Ralph Johnson,” said docent Constance Rajala. Johnson, designer of the Boeing Building,…

Building Buzz – More Residential Units in the “Terra Cotta” District

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Post published:July 24, 2017
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By Barbara Puechler, Class of 2005 202 and 220 South State Street have new owners. The price tag? Reports are that the agreed price is $10.38 million with an expected summer…

Docent and VEV Requirements Reminder

Post author:Caroline
Post published:July 21, 2017
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Hard to believe that we are already halfway through the year! The October calendar will open on Sunday, August 6th at 4:30. This is good time to sign up for tours…

Globetrotting – Myanmar with Lynn and Larry

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Post published:July 21, 2017
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By Lynn Hensel, Class of 2010 Larry and I had the privilege of visiting Myanmar this past winter. It is a land of pagodas and Buddha’s images, rice fields and…

Rookery Building: New Entrance-Update

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Post published:July 19, 2017
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The Rookery building has implemented a change for outside group tours coming in. The building is still excited for groups to see the lobby but are asking to use the…

At the End of LaSalle Street (Part 1) – Where the Board of Trade Stopped Traffic in 1881

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Post published:July 14, 2017
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By Bill Coffin, Class of 2004 Tour Director, Art Deco Skyscrapers: Downtown and Art Deco Skyscrapers: Riverfront How did the Chicago Board of Trade Building come to be located at…

President’s Message – July 2017

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Post published:July 14, 2017
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Hello, Everyone – No summer doldrums around CAF. We have had good tour numbers and intend to keep it up for the second half of our season. Meanwhile, let me…

VEV Chair’s Message – July 2017

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Post published:July 7, 2017
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Greetings fellow volunteers, This month I want to welcome our newest group of volunteers! As of Sunday, June 25, 2017, we now have a total of 154 VEVs! Sixteen new…