From 18th Street and Normal, go east to explore Ping Tom Memorial Park and Chicago's Chinatown Neighborhood. Leia mais.
The Chicago Architecture Foundation frequently offers tours on Mies & Modernism. Leia mais.
The Old Chicago Post Office was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. Leia mais.
While you can view the building's historic facade, the Old Chicago Post Office is currently being redeveloped and is not currently open to the public. Leia mais.
Scenes from Transformers 3, depicting the final battle sequence between warring robots (Autobots and Decepticons) were shot here. Leia mais.
Travel through an old railroad crossing to Lee's Unleaded Blues, where local blues musicians give visitors a taste of the real deal. Leia mais.
Feeling like a high roller? Consider a visit to the FREE Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Money Museum (230 S. LaSalle St.) where you can see what a million dollars looks like. Leia mais.
Many of Mies' buildings also feature a lobby with high ceilings, articulated by large sheets of plate glass held back from the exterior column line, which allow for open views out onto an open plaza. Leia mais.
Chicago Neighborhood Tours (www.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com) also offers guided tours of Pullman. Leia mais.
To learn more about Historic Pullman, visit the Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center (11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave.) Hours vary by season; call ahead. Leia mais.
The Hotel Florence opened on November 1, 1881 and is named after a daughter of George M. Pullman. Leia mais.
Head down the stairs to Lower Wacker Dr. at Lower Michigan Ave. to see where scenes from The Dark Knight and The Blues Brothers Movie were shot. Leia mais.
From 18th Street and Normal, go west to explore Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, known for its galleries, restaurants, cafes and bars, and for being a vibrant center of Mexican-American culture. Leia mais.
In the "Blues Brothers" (1980) Jake and Elwood Blues grew up in an orphanage, which owes $5000 in property taxes, setting the brothers off on their quest to raise the money through honest means. Leia mais.
The Hotel is located within the Pullman Historic District, which in 1969 was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Leia mais.
Chicago's Pullman neighborhood has distinctive architecture that can't be seen anywhere else in the city. Leia mais.
Scenes from Transformers 3, depicting the final battle sequence between warring robots (Autobots and Decepticons) were shot here. Leia mais.
Scenes from Transformers 3, depicting the final battle sequence between warring robots (Autobots and Decepticons) were shot here. Leia mais.
This Italian bakery in Andersonville has an impressive array of Italian desserts. If you order a cannoli, they'll fill it while you wait.
With its opulent beauty, this site is a sought-after venue for weddings, special events, meetings, and recreational activities. Leia mais.
Fresh is in season! Visit the Hyde Park Farmers Market in its new location, Thursdays, 7am-1pm, June 2 - Oct 27 2011. This market accepts LINK cards. Leia mais.
Chicago’s first airport, the Ashburn Flying Field, used to be located at 79th St. & Cicero Ave. It was superseded by the arrival of Midway International Airport in nearby Garfield Ridge. Leia mais.
Bluebird Lanes, formerly Laredo Lanes, has been open since 1957 and attracts competitive bowlers. You won't find cosmic bowling here but less competitive bowlers may enjoy arcade games &a full bar. Leia mais.
Hamilton Park, on 72nd Street east of Halsted, was designed in 1904 by firms linked to the Olmsted Brothers (Atlanta's Piedmont Park) and Daniel Burnham. Leia mais.
Designed by Studio Gang Architects, this community center's innovative design was created with cast-in-place concrete and the building oriented to make maximum use of daylight. Leia mais.
Scenes from Transformers 3, depicting the final battle sequence between warring robots (Autobots and Decepticons) were shot here. Leia mais.
This historic cemetery was founded in 1877 by Bohemian, Moravian and Slovak immigrants. Leia mais.
Also buried here: the man who rented a certain house to Mrs. O'Leary, whose backyard cow may nor may not have kicked off the 1871 Great Chicago Fire. Leia mais.
