Chicago Skyscrapers: Rookery, Auditorium Building, & Marquette Building
Some of the world's earliest skyscrapers anchor this tour: Burnham and Root's Rookery, with its Moorish and Romanesque exterior and interior atrium redesigned by Frank Lloyd Wright; Adler and Sullivan's Auditorium Building, a masterpiece of acoustical and structural engineering; and Holabird and Roche's Marquette Building, an outstanding example of the metal frame expression with traditional details and decorations.
The Chicago Architecture Center has shared the stories of the city's architecture with millions of people over the past 50+ years. Join the center’s docents on this one-of-a-kind tour to hear expert perspectives on Chicago's rich history and famed architectural legacy.
The Chicago Architecture Center has shared the stories of the city's architecture with millions of people over the past 50+ years. Join the center’s docents on this one-of-a-kind tour to hear expert perspectives on Chicago's rich history and famed architectural legacy.
Learning Objectives
- Trace the history of the development of the tall building in the 1880s and 1890s.
- Explore the accompanying innovations that allowed construction and operation of this new building type.
- Deepen your understanding of different design approaches to the appearance of a tall building.
- Compare these styles to Beaux-Arts, Art Deco, and other styles that followed.