Private Tour of the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel

12 S. Michigan,Chicago IL 60603

03 May, 2022

Description

You are invited by the ICAA Chicago's Luminaries to an exclusive tour through the legendary Chicago Athletic Association Hotel You are invited by the ICAA Chicago's Luminaries Young Professionals group to an exclusive tour through the legendary Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. Designed in the late 19th century by Henry Ives Cobb, architect of Newberry Library and the Union League Club of Chicago, this Venetian Gothic landmark served as a private men's club for over 115 years and the hub of sports and business for the Chicago's social elite, even weathering the Great Depression, until its closure in 2007 for impending demolition. Today, Krista Weir, Director of Historic Preservation and Project Architect at Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, will guide us through the building's extraordinary redevelopment through its storied halls and transformed spaces. Learn about the extraordinary process of preserving and restoring its architectural details and original design spirit while introducing a new hotel program and contemporary atmosphere open to all. This building is part of the Historic Michigan Boulevard Landmark District and individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Luminaries will host a cocktail reception at the CAA after the tour. Special thanks to Beth Spencer, Project Manager at Power Construction and Luminaries committee member for organizing this event. Space is limited – register today!