A two-day festival this weekend allows Chicagoans to take in the area's generations of architectural history as part of "Open House Chicago."
More than 150 significant churches, businesses, schools, museums and other landmarks will be showcased on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16 across 20 of the city's community areas as well as multiple suburbs.
If you aren't able to make it this weekend, you can still stop by and see the buildings' impressive exteriors and take part in a suite of virtual programs. Organizers say individual sites may have certain requirements for entry, such as proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results. Each site's description will contain the requirements, if any exist, in its online description, organizers said.
Below is a full list of the community areas with landmarks that are included as part of the festival:
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Community Areas
- Loop
- Austin
- Avondale
- Beverly
- Bridgeport
- Grand Boulevard (Bronzeville)
- Douglas
- Chatham
- South Shore
- Armour Square (Chinatown)
- East Garfield Park
- Hermosa
- Humboldt Park
- Hyde Park
- Kenwood
- Lincoln Square (Ravenswood)
- South Lawndale (Little Village)
- Lower West Side (Pilsen)
- Near North Side
- Near West Side
- North Lawndale
- Rogers Park
- West Ridge
- Uptown
Among the many participating locations are the Chicago Board of Trade Building, Bahá'í House of Worship, Willis Tower, Chinese American Museum of Chicago and Avalon Regal Theater. Entry is free unless noted.
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A full list of sites and available hours can be found on the event's website.
