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Looking for a new way to explore Chicago? This is your chance with Open House Chicago 2024.
Produced by the Chicago Architectural Center (CAC), Open House Chicago (OHC) is a free annual festival that takes visitors on walking tours of some of Chicago’s most significant architectural and historical sites.
In 2024 the 14th edition of OHC will be held, and attendees can expect new and interesting visits and activities. This year’s eventwhich will take place on October 19 and 20 will tour more than 170 locations in more than 20 neighborhoods, including 25 new locations.
New sites for 2024
Among the new locations is the newly renovated Ramova Theater in Bridgeport. It is a nearly 100-year-old institution that sat empty for more than 30 years before reopening its doors in February of this year as a live music venue, restaurant and brewery.
Also on this year’s list is the historic Chess Studio, former recording location for some of the most important Chicago blues groups.
Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to visit the Bronzeville’s Al-Sadiq Mosque and the Driehaus Museum’s Murphy Auditorium. Click here to see the full list of locations.
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Photography contest and special prizes
As they embark on each architectural tour, visitors can simultaneously participate in a new and exciting photo contest.
All you have to do is take photos at the different places you visit and submit them to the CAC contest page in one of the four following categories: interior, exterior, black and white and detail.
Several lucky winners will have their photos displayed at the CAC as part of its “Framed Looks: OHC Photography” Christmas exhibition. Winners will also receive a free subscription to the CAC.
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The Impact of Open House Chicago
«With all the new developments occurring or proposed in Chicago, “It is more important than ever for people to see how architecture and design shape our city.” said Eleanor Gorski, CEO and President of the Chicago Center for Architecture..
«Open House Chicago is easy to access and free for everyone. We hope the event will encourage dialogue about architecture and inspire people to become more actively involved in shaping and improving our built environment.”
Click here for more information about the program, venues and this year’s OHC photo contest.
