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Architecture:
Alternative multi-disciplinary design school that includes admission information and student projects in alternative architecture and design.
http://www.archeworks.org/
A pictorial guide with accompanying notes to some of the architectural highlights of the city.
http://usa.archiseek.com/illinois/chicago/index.html
A commercial gallery of architectural art in the city, which specializes in original drawings by architects and industrial designers, historic and modern.
http://www.architechgallery.com/
Listing of architecture tours, exhibits, lectures and education offered, plus membership and volunteer information.
http://www.architecture.org/
Includes details on this historic lighthouse built in 1832.
http://www.nps.gov/history/maritime/light/chicago.htm
Materials for the study the architectural history of the city from the University of Illinois: historical maps and views, recent images including aerial photographs, style guide. Searchable.
http://www.uic.edu/depts/ahaa/imagebase/
The City of Chicago presents photographs and histories of landmark buildings, accessed via clickable maps or an alphabetical list, biographies of their architects and a guide to styles.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Landmarks/
An on-line tour of historic buildings via clickable map or list from the National Parks Service. Photographs and potted histories with notes on whether the building is open to the public.
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/chicago/
MIT Museum presents late 19th- and early 20th-century Chicago architecture, focusing on the migration of architects educated in Boston.
http://web.mit.edu/museum/chicago/chicago.html
Seeks to nurture and enrich an informed and creative public dialogue concerning architecture and the built environment. Offers information on lecture and exhibition programs at the Madlener House.
http://www.grahamfoundation.org/
Information about the one of the oldest and tallest skyscrapers and thoughts about living in the building from a resident.
http://www.thejohnhancock.com
Images by Thomas Yanul primarily of the city's downtown business section.
http://hometown.aol.com/citypan/
Provides professional management of the city's public construction projects. Includes history, project overviews, board actions, financial and annual reports, press releases, and resources regarding working with the PBC.
http://www.pbcchicago.com/
Includes photos, statistics and background information on skyscrapers at least 12 stories high.
http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/?id=101030
Images and information about some of the more well-known buildings in Chicago.
http://www.aviewoncities.com/chicago.htm
Guided photographic tour of the architecture of downtown, Bridgeport, and University of Chicago areas.
http://www.yelodog.com/
