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Peek Inside The City's Architectural Gems At Open House Chicago

By Sponsor in Arts & Entertainment on Oct 15, 2015 5:00AM

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Have you ever walked by a building and thought, "I wish I could see what’s inside"? Now you can. The Chicago Architecture Foundation presents the fifth-annual Open House Chicago, a free weekend festival offering behind-the-scenes access to 200 buildings across Chicago. All are welcome and no tickets are required.

On October 17-18, you can explore hidden gems from Evanston to Pullman and everywhere in between. Tour repurposed mansions, Frank Lloyd Wright masterpieces, opulent theaters, stunning skyscrapers, exclusive private clubs and more.

Open House Chicago: a free citywide architecture festival
Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18, 2015 from 9am - 5pm
www.openhousechicago.org
@chiarchitecture and #OHC2015

This post is brought to you by the Chicago Architecture Foundation.