28 Apr 2024
Our guide, Wayne, led us in a short loop of the area around the Architecture Centre. He described the origin of Chicago from Fort Dearborn (brass plaques in the ground at Columbus / Walker Drive), how the river flow was reversed, how the city was raised to avoid flooding, and how the Great Fire of 1871 was the impetus for architects to experiment with architectural innovation as the city was rebuilt. We viewed buildings in chronological order, from early skyscrapers to new supertall high rises. Wayne gave us an insightful, interesting, and informative tour.