Illinois is highlighting itself as a premier destination for architectural tourism.
Chicago: Home of the First Skyscraper
Chicago's skyline began with the Home Insurance Building, widely regarded as the world's first skyscraper.
Skyscrapers today also include the Willis Tower, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, the Wrigley Building, Marina City and the Aqua Tower.
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Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago's iconic architecture can be viewed on a 90-minute guided river cruise.
This immersive experience, led by expert docents, tells the stories behind the buildings that frame the city's skyline, weaving together history, design and urban planning.
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Chicago Architecture Center
The Chicago Architecture Center offers guided tours, guided walks through historic neighbourhoods to in-depth explorations of individual buildings.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Illinois Legacy
Illinois is the birthplace of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture, and from Chicago to Springfield, visitors can follow a self-guided trail of 12 of his most iconic designs, two of which hold UNESCO World Heritage status.
These include :
Chicago
Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio : hisprivate residence and studio (1889–1909), the birthplace of his visionary
- Prairie style : https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/frank-lloyd-wright-home-and-studio/
- The Rookerywhere Wright's 1905 redesign of the light court brought new life to a Chicago classic. : https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/the-rookery/
- Frederick C. Robie House: a pinnacle of Prairie style, UNESCO World Heritage Site exemplifies Wright's innovative residential design : https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/frank-lloyd-wrights-frederick-c-robie-house/
Oak Park
- Unity Temple: another UNESCO World Heritage Site, this concrete structure is hailed as one of Wright's greatest public works : https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/frank-lloyd-wrights-unity-temple/
Rockford
- Laurent House: the only home Wright designed specifically for a client with a disability, this residence is both elegant and deeply personal in its design :
- https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/frank-lloyd-wrights-laurent-house/
Kankakee
- B. Harley Bradley House: believed to be Wright's first Prairie-style residence, this 1900 design showcases his early vision for harmonising homes with their natural surroundings : https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/frank-lloyd-wrights-b-harley-bradley-house/
Springfield
- Dana Thomas House: one of Wright's largest and most elaborate Prairie-style homes, offering visitors a glimpse into his masterful use of space, light, and art glass : https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/dana-thomas-house-by-frank-lloyd-wright/
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