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Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF)
Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) 224 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago IL, 60604
Phone: 312-992-3432
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"Architecture is Life, or at least it is life itself taking form and therefore it is the truest record of life as it was lived in the world yesterday, as it is lived today or ever will be lived."

 

Frank Lloyd Wright

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Specialty: Historical & Modern Architectural Information about Chicago

Attire: Casual (Comfortable Shoes Recommended)

Hours: CAF is open 361 days a year

Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sunday – 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

2006 Holiday Closings Thanksgiving November 24-25 Christmas 9:00am –12 December 23 thru December 26 New Years 9am –12 December 30 thru January 2

Prices: Tour prices vary from $5.00 - $45.00 Memberships: Individual: $55.00 Family/Dual: $70.00 $40.00 (Senior 65 & up) Student: $35.00 National Associate: $40.00 (Live 100 miles or more from Chicago) Membership Gift Box: $80.00 ($130.00 value includes two guest passes & a Chicago Architecture Book)

Payment: Check and Major Credit Cards accepted

Parking: Grant Park South Underground parking facility is located on Michigan Avenue between Van Buren St. & Adams St. Accessible Parking: (call 312-443-3507 for Assistance)

ADA: Wheelchair accessible

Location: Downtown

Public Transportation: Call the CTA at 312-836-3501 or visit their web-site at http://www.chicagotransitauthority.com

Over 400 well-trained Docents conduct 80 different Tours in 7,800 Departures to Explore Chicago's Neighborhoods and Historic Suburbs. Prices vary according to the Tour. Dress is casual and comfortable. Private Tours are available. The CitySpace Gallery is a Distinct Exhibition Space within the ArchiCenter that is both a Gallery and a Visitor Center. CAF designs Creative, Interactive Programs for Chicago Public School Students, including Field Trips, Classes, Competitions and Curriculum. Prominent Members of Chicago's Design Community participate in CAF's ongoing Lecture Series regarding Architectural Design Issues or on Time-Honored Architects and Styles. CAF also presents courses on recent issues in Contemporary Architecture and Planning and on aspects of Chicago's Architecture.
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