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Month-long Open House Chicago 2021 to feature in-person site visits Oct. 16-17
--From a press release
(September 20, 2021) CHICAGO — Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) announced that Open House Chicago 2021 will again offer its popular in-person, indoor site visits, providing rare behind-the-scenes access to more ...
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ARCHITECTURE Thompson Center Idea Competition winners named
The Chicago Architecture Center and the Chicago Architectural Club announced the jury's selection of three winning designs for the Thompson Center Design Ideas Competition that represent three distinct, creative visions for the State of Illinois Thomp ...
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'Two Lost Works of Sullivan and Wright' opens Sept. 24
Wrightwood 659, at 659 W. Wrightwood Ave., is presenting "Romanticism to Ruin: Two Lost Works of Sullivan and Wright"—a dual exhibition exploring two of these architects' long-demolished masterpieces. Said masterpieces ...
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ATTRACTIONS Chicago Architecture Center reopens with new exhibits
On May 22, the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC), 111 E. Wacker Dr., opened all-new and updated exhibits in its 10,000 square feet of galleries full of scale models of new building designs from Chicago and around ...
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Chicago Cultural Center historic interiors to be restored for June reopening
--From a press release
CHICAGO, IL — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced the historic restoration of the landmark Chicago Cultural Center to reclaim two lost interiors decorated by the ...
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Chicago Architecture Center announces
Spring 2021 reopening schedule
--From a press release
CHICAGO — The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) announces plans for a safe Spring 2021 reopening of its popular CAC walking tours, CAFC River Cruise and CAC exhibits. Review COVID-19 safety policies for CAC experiences here. CAC ...
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Preservation Chicago unveils list of most endangered Chicago buildings
Preservation Chicago—which works with city officials, neighborhood residents, owners and stakeholders to prevent what is often viewed as the wholesale loss of Chicago's important buildings—has revealed its 2021 list of ...
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John Pennycuff Memorial Apartments in Castillo Plaza, LGBTQ housing in Logan Square
Last month, The John Pennycuff Memorial Apartments at Castillo Plaza (Pennycuff) opened at the corner of Milwaukee and Campbell Avenues in Logan Square after four years of development and city approval meetings and for the past ...
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Open House Chicago extended to Nov. 1
The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is extending its 10th annual Open House Chicago festival (OHC) through Sunday, Nov. 1. Attendees have seven more days to follow 25 trails for self-guided ...
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Chicago Architecture Center offers self-guided, virtual neighborhood exploration
--From a press release
CHICAGO — The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC), under the leadership of President and CEO Lynn J. Osmond, is pleased to offer more than 50 online programs and trails for self-guided, outdoor exploration, highlighting more than 100 ...
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ARCHITECTURE Controversy brews over Esposito dismissal
Members of Chicago's architecture community registered their displeasure after the city chapter of the American Institute of Architects announced that longtime Executive Vice President Zurich Esposito would no longer be in the ...
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Open House Chicago taking place Oct. 16-25
The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) announced the return of Open House Chicago (OHC) for a 10th consecutive year. It will take place Oct. 16-25, and the festival has been reconfigured for both in-person and remote attendance. ...
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Chicago church that hosted historic same-sex event demolished
Following an extended effort to save the building, Misericordia Homes recently demolished the former Chicago Town and Tennis Club/Unity Church building at 1925 W. Thome Ave., in the West Ridge area of the city. Originally designed ...
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'Allure,' 'Warhol' closed until further notice
In light of the COVID-19 situation, the following visual arts institutions and exhibitions (and related programming) are temporarily closed until further notice: —"The Allure of Matter." at both Smart Museum ...
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Chicago's seven most endangered buildings, areas announced
Preservation Chicago released its 2020 Chicago 7 Most Endangered buildings list, covering some of the most vulnerable sites. —The James R. Thompson Center/State of Illinois, 100 W. Randolph St., designed by Helmut Jahn, will be listed ...
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BUSINESS Dan Earles and Bill Rossi, longtime business partners and friends
Dan Earles and Bill Rossi have known each other for a quarter-century—and that has involved everything from making crucial decisions about joint businesses to attending (more than two dozen) Cher concerts together. ...
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Open house Dec. 7 at Wright Home and Studio
The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust will present a holiday open house at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The home will be decked ...
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Open house Dec. 7 at Wright Home and Studio
The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust will present a holiday open house at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The home will be decked ...
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Chicago Architecture Center plans programs for Open House Chicago
CHICAGO (October 8, 2019) — The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) today released the list of special programs for Open House Chicago 2019—now in its ninth year and one of the largest architecture festivals in the world. ...
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James Baldwin Residence added to National Register of Historic Places
NEW YORK, NY — September 12, 2019 — The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project is extremely pleased to share the news that the James Baldwin Residence, located at 137 West 71st Street, has been listed on ...
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Architecture Center announces new neighborhoods, Year of Chicago Theatre trail
CHICAGO (Sept. 10, 2019) — The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) today announced the full roster of neighborhoods and sites participating in Open House Chicago 2019—now in its ninth year and ...
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Chicago Architecture Biennial opens to public Sept. 19
CHICAGO (September 10, 2019) — Next week, the third edition of the Chicago Architecture Biennial will open to the public, bringing together more than 80 contributors from 22 countries — including Theaster Gates, MASS Design Group, ...
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Wrightwood 659 to present Tadao Ando: Museums and Galleries Oct. 3 - Dec. 14
CHICAGO—September 6, 2019—In connection with the 2019 Chicago Architecture Biennial, Wrightwood 659 will present Tadao Ando: Museums and Galleries, an exhibition of models, drawings and other materials documenting some of ...
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Two Frank Lloyd Wright Trust Sites get World Heritage Desnignation
CHICAGO, IL (July 8, 2019) — The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is proud to announce that the Frederick C. Robie House (1908-1910) and Unity Temple (1905-08), both architectural masterpieces designed by Frank ...
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CPCA's Painted Ladies home paint competition now open
If you have been putting off that home or business exterior paint job, it's time to get started. There is still time to be included as a winner in the 33rd Annual Chicago Paint & Coatings Association's "Chicago's Finest Painted Ladies ...
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LGBTQ architects featured at Pride Month event
The national and local LGBTQ architect community celebrated Pride Month with a historical panel hosted by the national chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and AIA Chicago's LGBTQIA+ alliance at Skidmore, Owings and Merill ...
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Brad Lippitz, Real-estate expert talks twists, love and politics
Like many people's lives, Brad Lippitz's has taken some intriguing twists and turns. In this case, it was a switch from law to (ultimately) real estate that changed his life. Lippitz, a luxury real-estate broker at ...
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ARCHITECTURE
New UChicago building gets assistance from Theaster Gates
An open forum with ample natural light, historic exposed quartz beams and polished woodworked benches greet the eye when entering the new Harris Building. The University of Chicago's (UChicago's) School of Public Policy has a new ...
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Chicago Architecture Center rolls out events for summer and fall 2019
CHICAGO (May 22, 2019) —The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is the city's exciting new cultural attraction which is both a hub and gateway to everything architecture in Chicago. The CAC offers an authentic first stop for ...
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Restored Frederick C. Robie House house opens to public March 29
CHICAGO, IL (March 26, 2019) — The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust announced the reopening of the Frederick C. Robie House on March 29, concluding the final phase of a comprehensive restoration at a total cost of ...
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Legacy Walk passes first round of landmark status voting
The Chicago Landmarks Commission unanimously voted March 7 to confer historic landmark status on the Legacy Walk in Lake View. The commision will vote again on the matter in April. After the April vote, the recommendation ...
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Landmarks Commision set to vote on Legacy Walk designation
The Chicago Landmarks Commission will meet on March 7 and discuss whether or not to confer historic landmark status on the Legacy Walk in Lake View. "It's unbelievable that this is happening," said Victor Salvo, executive ...
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ARCHITECTURE AIA Chicago starts LGBTQI+ alliance with reception
A packed crowd of architecture professionals celebrated the launch of a new LGBTQI+ alliance by the Chicago chapter of American Institute of Architects (AIA) Feb. 28 at Studio Gang in Noble Square. The reception kicked off ...
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Boystown stretch on the market
A stretch of Boystown that encompasses 3501-19 N. Halsted St.—which includes legendary LGBT nightspot Little Jim's Tavern—is on the market for $7.5 million, according to the commercial real-estate site CREXi. ...
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Endangered building list released
Preservation Chicago has released its 2019 Chicago 7 Most Endangered buildings list, covering some of the most vulnerable sites. "This year's threats were so extensive, we had to add a +2," said Preservation Chicago Executive Director ...
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Lakeview group to create new public art destination, seeks artists for murals
Friends of Lakeview—a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and partner of the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce and Special Service Area (SSA) 27—has announced a call for artists to create multiple art installations ...
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2019 Wright Plus Housewalk on May 18
The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust will present its 2019 Wright Plus Housewalk on Saturday, May 18, in Oak Park. Wright-designed buildings on the walk include the William G. Fricke House (1901), a study in architectural geometry ...
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Auditorium Theatre restores Louis Sullivan-designed stencils
(CHICAGO, IL) The Auditorium Theatre, a National Historic Landmark that celebrated its 129th birthday on Dec. 9, 2018, recently restored intricate, Louis Sullivan-designed stencils in the theatre's north Dress Circle ...
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Wrightwood 659 celebrates social justice, architecture
The Chicago Architecture Center isn't the only major new venue dedicated to celebrating architecture in the city. A new space in Lincoln Park, Wrightwood 659, promises to be a place of contemplation and study not only ...
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Wrightwood 659 celebrates social justice, architecture
The Chicago Architecture Center isn't the only major new venue dedicated to celebrating architecture in the city. A new space in Lincoln Park, Wrightwood 659, promises to be a place of contemplation and study not only ...
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Deconstructing spaces to include LGBTQ, minority architects
Architecture is gaining diversity from women and minority professionals. In 2016, 36 percent of newly licensed architects were women and 15 percent of new architects and 30 percent of new exam candidates identified as non-white, according ...
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Local architecture firm partners with nonprofit for pro bono project
Local architect firm JGMA does not let money restrict its clients. Not unlike other architects working on the South and West sides, JGMA's philosophy that design can influence better education, social programs and more public space ...
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Wright tour in Rockford Oct. 23
The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is hosting a day trip, "Wright's Accessible Usonian: The Laurent House in Rockford," on Tuesday, Oct. 23, to a Rockford, Illinois, residence—the only home Wright designed to be wheelchair-accessible. The home ...
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Architect Mark Sexton on values of inspiration, collaboration
On Oct. 2, architect Mark Sexton spoke at the University Club in the Loop to share the 40-year history of his firm, Krueck + Sexton Architects. It is behind one of the most iconic and award-winning ...
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AIA Chicago to create LGBTQ architect group
As the executive vice president of the American Institute of Architects' (AIA's) Chicago chapter, Zurich Esposito always has his hands full. Throughout his 12-year career with AIA, Esposito has created many programs ...
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Dream Town has 'Be You' campaign
Real-estate brokerage firm Dream Town Realty has a brand campaign for 2018, "Be You." The new campaign is inspired by the Oscar Wilde quote "Be yourself—everyone else is already taken." The new ad campaign will come ...
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Open House Chicago: Exploring historical sites for free
Ever wondered what it looks like inside the Ukrainian National Museum or downtown architecture gems like the Railway Exchange Building or the Civic Opera Building? On Oct. 13-14, people can take a peek inside these historical ...
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Architect to discuss local projects Oct. 2 in Loop
Mark Sexton—co-founder of the firm that designed the Millennium Park's Crown Fountain (2004) in collaboration with artist Jaume Plensa—will tell the story behind the fountain and other projects in the ...
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Architect to discuss local projects Oct. 2
Mark Sexton—co-founder of the firm that designed the Millennium Park's Crown Fountain (2004) in collaboration with artist Jaume Plensa—will tell the story behind the fountain and other projects in the ...
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Renslow building back up for sale
A Chicago building once housing the Man's Country bathhouse is back up for sale, according to reports. Developers had originally planned to turn the building into a condominium complex, but the property has been put back ...
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Leading architecture space re-opens as the Chicago Architecture Center
Walking into the new architecture center downtown can at first be overwhelming. A futuristic map of the world with tall buildings and what the future of Chicago might look like grabs one's attention—with a deep blue ...
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Dream Town starts 'Be You' campaign
Real-estate brokerage firm Dream Town Realty has unveiled a new brand campaign for 2018, titled "Be You." The new campaign is inspired by the Oscar Wilde quote "Be yourself—everyone else is already taken." The new ad ...
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REAL ESTATE
The Hampdens--Aiming for luxury living in Lincoln Park
Nestled on a quiet side street off of Diversey Parkway, The Hampdens of East Lincoln Park (The Hampdens) will soon be home to 45 multi-bedroom residences. The two boutique-style, six-story buildings, Hampden 53 and Hampden 73, ...
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Architecture Center to open at new site
Chicago Architecture Center (CAC), formerly known as Chicago Architecture Foundation, announced that it will open at its new location at 111 E. Wacker Dr. on Aug. 31. The new site will be directly across the street ...
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Jackhammer, Leather 64TEN proprietors search for new building owner
Two prominent North Side LGBT businesses have just under a month to find a new owner for the building they've long called home, or their businesses are in danger of closing. The building at Clark Street ...
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Holocaust museum's architectural honor
The Illinois Council of The American Institute of Architects (AIA Illinois) has named Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center as one of Illinois' 200 Great Places, in honor of the state's bicentennial in 2018. The announcement ...
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Village of Homewood gets creative in reaching out
The Village of Homewood has launched a new marketing campaign that asks Chicago to "Think Homewood" if they are considering a move. The campaign focuses efforts on commuters and residents on the near south, west and ...
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'Between States' exhibit thru March 1
Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) has launched a major exhibition, "Between States: 50 Designers Transform Chicago's Neighborhoods," that will run through March 1 in CAF's Atrium Gallery, 224 S. Michigan Ave. "Between States" ...
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Wright studio having free holiday open house
The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust welcomes the public on Saturday, Dec. 2, to Wright's Oak Park Home and Studio for "Home for the Holidays," featuring tours, refreshments and discounts. The open house is free, but registration ...
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Online exhibition has Wright photos
The 40 photographs from Frank Lloyd Wright's personal album are now the subject of an online exhibition (WrightsJapan1905.org) titled "1905: Japan Through the Lens of Frank Lloyd Wright," curated by David Bagnall of the Frank Lloyd ...
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Online exhibition features Wright photos
When Frank Lloyd Wright traveled to Japan for the first time in 1905, he used a 4-by-6-inch camera to document this adventure. The 40 photographs from Wright's personal album are now the subject of an online ...
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Chicago Design Museum explores radical modernist directives in series
From a press release
CHICAGO (July 11, 2017)— The Chicago Design Museum (ChiDM) has announced a series of events exploring the tenets of designer Dan Friedman's Radical Modernist Agenda as part of its ChiDM Presents bi-weekly ...
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Tours mark Wright's 150th birthday
The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust marks the 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright's birth on June 8 as it launches its 2017 summer schedule. Chicago is where Wright spent the first 20 years of his career ...
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Sam Kirk designs ADA-accessible penthouse
Over the past two years, between art exhibitions, public murals and corporate projects, Sam Kirk has been designing a three-story, loft-styled, penthouse in Chicago's River North neighborhood. The penthouse is ...
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'Wright Plus 150' housewalk May 20
The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is kicking off a year-long celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Frank Lloyd Wright with special features for the annual housewalk Wright Plus 150, on Saturday, May 20, ...
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Allyn Mansion mixes B&B charm, hotel luxuries
Located about two hours from Chicago, the Allyn Mansion in Delavan, Wisconsin, promises bed and breakfast-style hospitality with the attention and amenities of a boutique hotel. The mansion was built in 1885 as the principal residence ...
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Explore Wright's Robie House during April After Hours
The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust will host its semiannual After Hours gathering at Wright's Prairie-style masterpiece, the Frederick C. Robie House in April. Robie House will be open 5-8 p.m. every Friday in April, beginning April ...
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Frank Lloyd Wright tour Nov. 5-Dec. 17
The Wright Around Chicago bus tour, by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, has been extended and will be offered on Saturdays only from Nov. 5 to Dec. 17 (except Dec. 3). In addition to visits to ...
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Frank Lloyd Wright tour Nov. 5-Dec. 17
The Wright Around Chicago bus tour, by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, has been extended and will be offered on Saturdays only from Nov. 5 to Dec. 17 (except Dec. 3). In addition to visits to ...
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Earles Architects and Associates marks 25 years in the business
By Tarina Hargrays
Earles Architects and Associates (EAA) have been going strong for a little more than 25 years. Dan Earles, the principal and owner of EAA, is a Detroit native who has worked for several architect firms until ...
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Dancing About Architecture
Purple Influence
First, let me state that this space is, was and always will be a Prince-heavy zone, so pardon me for writing on such a rich topic two issues in a row. Second, after losing David Bowie within the same short calendar ...
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'Wright Plus 2016' on May 21-22
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
On May 21, Wright Plus 2016 traces the arc of the Prairie School's early 20th-century architecture with interior tours of nine private homes in Oak Park and River Forest. The walk features four homes designed by ...
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Chicago team shares innovations with nat'l LGBT realtor gathering
Based on a press release
Chicago's Dream Town Realty was part of a gathering of more than 200 LGBT and gay-friendly real estate sales professionals from across the United States and Canada which met in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in mid-October. The ...
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Trust seeks
volunteers
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust volunteers present world-class historic sites and their neighborhoods to an international audience, cultivate long-lasting relationships and receive ongoing education and training on topics related to history ...
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Chicago LGBT home buyer/seller study released
In advance of the imminent implementation of the new marriage-equality laws on June 1 in Illinois, a groundbreaking new Community Marketing & Insights research study has just been released that was produced in partnership with Chicago's ...
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