Happy New Year’s Eve! Before we jump into 2018, I wanted to a round-up of the best of 2017. It was a big year–I moved from Seattle to Chicago and visited over a dozen different states! Here, my top five favorites of the year, followed by your five favorites (got any specific favorites? I’d love… Read More Best of 2017
Chicago and the surrounding neighborhoods know how to decorate, and the snow arrived just in time for Christmas. To celebrate the holiday, I’ve rounded up some views of Chicago’s neighborhoods dressed for the season. Make sure to check back on Sunday for my Best of 2017–just in time to herald in the new year!… Read More Happy Holidays
Unity Temple was commissioned by the Unitarian congregation in Oak Park, Illinois, in 1905 and was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright not only lived just a few blocks from the church but his mother was a member of the congregation at the time. What Wright designed not only eschewed the mold for ecclesiastical… Read More Views of Unity Temple
The Chicago Cultural Center has many attributes including a great history and the current status as a cultural center that offers free events throughout the year. One of its most jaw-dropping characteristics, however, is the Tiffany glass that decorates the southern entry, stairway, and 38-foot-diameter dome. Chicago is no stranger to Tiffany glass. The nearby… Read More Tiffany Glass at the Chicago Cultural Center
I recently got two behind-the-scenes tours of the Rookery in downtown Chicago (in one month. I will not turn down a behind-the-scenes building tour). The Rookery, built in 1888 and designed by Chicago architects Burnham & Root, is not only beautiful but rich with history. Last week’s post was an overview, and today I’m sharing some… Read More The Rookery: Six Fun Facts
Susie Trexler 