2016 Volunteer Benefits for VEV and Docents Available
2016 Volunteer Benefits at CAF are now available. CAF volunteers receive benefits from CAF based on the hours they serve. Docents receive hours from their tours, prep time and service…
French Tour, Anyone?
By Emily Clott, Class of 2012 Did you know that the Chicago Architecture Foundation offers French language tours? Our small but mighty group of certified French language docents, led by…
Trivia – March 2017 – Is There a Good Place to Eat Around Here?
IS THERE A GOOD PLACE TO EAT AROUND HERE? Who can forget the Spinning Salad Bowl at the Blackhawk, the Pepper Beef at Fritzels, or the Turtle Soup at Henrici?…
Transitions and Milestones – February 2017
OK, call me a busybody, a nosy parker, a blabbermouth----I really want to know what you’re doing! We are a community of volunteers - docents and VEV, with a passion for architecture.…
Docents Needed for Walk the 606 & Bike Humboldt, the 606 and Palmer Square
Docents Needed for Walk the 606 CAF's tour is a one mile walk on Chicago's elevated linear park from Ashland to Western Avenues offered on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings.…
President’s Message – February 2017
Dear Docents, This month’s report is short, as befits the shortest month in the year. The report also takes its cue from late winter’s theme of renewal and anticipation. All…
Our Churches are Disappearing
By Joanne Linzer, Class of 2000 Churches in America are declining at a rate of about 7,000 per year. Approximately 135 churches close permanently each week in our country. In…
Chyi Hau, 2015 – Nerd Who Loves Tall Buildings
By Brent Hoffmann, Class of 2005 “Originally, I thought I was the only nerd who loves tall buildings. I watched the construction of Taipei 101, the world’s tallest building in…
Need a Sub? Look on The Bridge
Docents are required to find a sub if they cannot conduct a scheduled tour that will take place within 30 days. Now it is easier than ever to find a…
Trivia – February 2017 – Who Said That?
By Hy Speck, Class of 1995 WHO SAID THAT? While the speeches during the last election reached new heights (or lows) for political oratory, Chicago politicos can hold their own when…