“Critics say that if you have only two hours in Chicago, this is how to spend it!” The Chicago Line offers both Architectural and Historical cruises that depart from the North Pier Docks at River East Art Center. These comprehensive and engaging tours are terrific for all ages.
Here is a taste of the Architectural tour:
- Ceres (the Goddess of Grain) sits atop of the Chicago’s Board of Trade Building –Built by Holabird and Root in 1929
- Tribune Tower is one of Chicago’s most famous structures with a gothic design. This 36 story skyscraper was the result of a competition in which 286 entries were submitted from around the world. –Built in 1925
- Lake Point Tower is a 70 story apartment tower built by pupils of Mies van der Rohe in 1968.
- In 1974 the Sears Tower (Willis Tower) was built. For a quarter of a century this 1, 454 foot structure was the tallest in the world. The 4.4 million square foot tower has a special nine-piece bundle tube vertical truss. –Built by Dr. Fazlur Khan
A quick glance of the skyline:
| Building Name | Year Built | Architect |
| Wrigley Building | 1919-1925 | Graham, Anderson, Probst, & White |
| Kinzie Street Railroad Bridge | 1915 | John B. Turner |
| Civic Opera Building | 1968-1974 | Graham, Anderson, Probst, & White |
| Swissotel | 1986-1989 | Harry Weese & Associates |
| Montgomery Ward Warehouse and Offices | 1928-1929 | Willis J, McCauley |
| Marina City | 1959-1964 | Betrand Goldberg Associates |
Sail away with the Chicago Line crew on an hour journey through history and architectural marvel. The free fresh baked cookies and coffee aren’t too shabby either!
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