The SportsWise team asks "what makes a good NFL quarterback?"
Cover Story: Open House Chicago 2024
Have you ever walked past a building and thought, "I wish I could see inside?" That is exactly what Open House Chicago offers. Free of charge and open to all, it provides an opportunity to venture out of your own neighborhood and learn the stories of Chicago's buildings while experiencing the diversity and culture of each community. This year, we highlight the brand new sites that have never been part of Open House programming before.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Compiled by Daria Hamelin
It's Sickening, Honey!
The Gaggys: Chicago Drag & Queer Nightlife Awards
The Fantasy Nightclub, 3641 N. Halsted St., is hosting Chicago’s second annual Gaggys Awards, a unique awards show that features Chicago nightlife entertainers and drag stars who deserve larger platforms. This 21+ event is filled with personality, humor, and fierce performances from premier entertainers featured in over 40 award categories, including Entertainer of the Year, Drag King and Queen of the Year, and Newcomer awards, to name a few. The co-creators review fan-generated nominations from across the city to determine which performers will be presented to a panel of judges. This event takes place on Wednesday, October 9, 8 p.m.midnight, with tickets ranging from $20-$25. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit linktr.ee/gaggyawards
From Africa to Chicago!
Visions of Home: Lagos to Accra
The Omenai Gallery in West Town presents “Visions of Home: Lagos to Accra,” which brings together works from various West African artists who showcase multifaceted visions of home, weaving together personal narratives and offering dialogue between these two cities. Focusing on contemporary portraiture, the artists featured in this showcase represent observers of their immediate surroundings, leaning into the intersection of nostalgia, memory, and art. This instillation runs through October 11 on Tuesdays - Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at 1716 W. Grand Ave. For more information on specific exhibitions in this showcase, visit www.omenaigallery.com. FREE.
A Whole New World!
'Milo Imagines the World' — A World Premiere Musical Looking for fun for the whole family? The Chicago Children’s Theatre presents "Milo Imagines the World," a musical odyssey of imagination that takes the audience through the mind of a child as he learns to see the world as it really is through imagination, vibrant song, and expressive dance. This adapted-for-stage musical is based on the book by Newbery-winning children’s author Matt de la Peña and illustrator Christian Robinson. This performance premieres on Saturday, October 12 at 9:30 a.m., and recurs weekly on Saturday and Sunday until November 10 at 100 S. Racine Ave. Tickets are $37.25 at chicagochildrenstheatre.org
Filipino Composers!
'The Great Filipino Songbook' at Revere Park
Join Chicago’s premiere Filipino folk-fusion band, SamaSama Project, as it presents "The Great Filipino Songbook," a free community festival and concert with a vibrant pop-up marketplace of traditional Filipino food, arts, and products. SamaSama Project will display a collection of songs and stories rooted in the Philippines’ intertwined history with the U.S., celebrating a period when some of the greatest Filipino composers crafted their melodies. The festival will take place on Saturday, October 12 from 1 - 4 p.m. at Revere Park (2509 W. Irving Park Road).
Beethoven's Rescue Mission!
'Fidelio'
Prepare for an unforgettable evening as the Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Ludwig Van Beethoven’s only opera, "Fidelio," a powerful tale of heroism and the fight for justice. At the heart of the story lies Leonore, one of opera’s most corageous heroines, who disguises herself as a man to infiltrate a prison and rescue her husband. Conductor Enrique Mazzola leads this moving production, which has been hailed as a profound exploration of justice and freedom. Tickets start at $54, and the performance is 7 p.m. on October 10 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago (20 N Wacker Drive). For more information, visit www.lyricopera.org
The Sound of the Game!
Electronic Music Improvisation Performance: Inspired by the Golden Age of Video Games
The Chicago Public Library Toman Branch, 2708 S. Pulaski Road, is showcasing composer and Old Town School of Music teacher Charles Kim as he performs electronic textures, melodies, and soundscapes on a synthesizer he designed. Kim’s music combines pre-composed video game, movie, and commercial motifs to create an exciting dialogue of human and computer spontaneous invention. October 11 from 3-4 p.m. For more information, visit www.chipublib.org. FREE.
Beauty in Nature!
Flight of Butterflies
The Peggy Notebeart Nature Museum introduces a citywide exhibit that merges art, nature, and creativity through unique butterfly sculptures located throughout Chicago. Designed by local artists, these butterfly sculptures amplify the museum’s mission to create positive connections between people and nature while calling to attention the important work of conservationists, who work with locally imperiled butterfly species, reptiles, and more. The sculptures are across Chicago, including The Magnificent Mile, Chicago parks, and The Peggy Notebeart Nature Museum, through September 2025. For more information about the exhibit, visit naturemuseum.org. FREE.
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New Beginning!
'Primary Trust'
The Goodman Theatre presents "Primary Trust," an open-hearted, enticing, funny, “darn near perfect play” (The Daily Beast). This play follows 38-year-old Kenneth as he is forced to leave his comfort zone to find fufillment, and new beginnings. Performances are from October 5 - November 3 at 170 N. Dearborn St. Tickets are $10 - $65 at www.goodmantheatre.org.
Austen meets Improv!
'Improvised Jane Austen'
Fans of improvisational theatre and Jane Austen are in for a treat with "Improvised Jane Austen," a comedic ensemble that brings unscripted Regency-era stories to life. Performers draw inspiration from Austen’s classic themes, characters, and language, while giving each performance a unique twist based on audience input. The show begins at 8 p.m. on October 12 at iO Theatre (1501 N. Kingsbury St.), and tickets are $20. For more information, visit improvisedjaneausten.com.
A Legend on Display!
'The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige' at Hyde Park Art Center
The Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave., presents "The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige," a gallery exhibition of the artist, designer, and educator. This career-spanning exhibition features multimedia works between 1964 and 2024, highlighting Paige’s artistic journey and commitment to beauty, justice, and equality. Alongside the works, this exhibition includes artist talks, panel discussions, and performances and workshops in collaboration with Honey Pot Performance collective and the Hyde Park Jazz Festival. On display through October 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.hydeparkart.org
What makes a Good quarterback?
Allen: What makes a good NFL quarterback? First of all, the Chicago Bears drafted six NFL players in the first round, and we got one of the best: the Heisman Trophy winner, quarterback Caleb Williams, from the University of Southern California.
There's a lot of things that go into being a good quarterback. Being able to scramble out the pocket, in the pocket. Being able to motivate the offensive line. Being able to hold on to the ball when you're sacked. Being able to follow up on patterns with the wide receiver. To be able to make fake plays to hand off to the running back. To run the ball as a quarterback sneak. To be able to throw at least 100 yards to execute special plays. To adjust to professional football ability to be tackled and not be hurt. To motivate the crowd into the game. To make clear the plays called by the coaches. To eat healthy, to exercise, stay in shape. To encourage, stay focused, and win games. To be able to throw the ball accurately when sacked.
William: Yeah, good health habits, that is obviously very important. Being able to scramble into and out of the pockets. You have to have cooperation. And that's one thing a lot of the Chicago Bears quarterbacks have not had over the years. You take Jay Cutler. The Bears didn't do such a good job with him, but then he went to the Broncos. And the Broncos were really going places with him. And then he came back to the Bears, same story. It takes self-motivation, too, as well as motivating the rest of the team.
John: It takes ring defenses: being able to throw at accurate places and find a certain area. That's what Joe Montana, back in the day, taught us when he was a 49er. Like, don't throw to a certain player. Throw to a certain area. Do you know who the receiver will be? You've also got to be studying what the defense is going to do, what you're
going to do offensively, how you're going to make plays and how you're going to make adjustments.
Now, why is it that the Chicago Bears don't have that? They're allergic to offense.
Allen: I'd like to say that the first Black quarterback in the National League to win a championship was Doug Williams from the Washington Redskins. They beat the Broncos 42-10 in Super Bowl XXII in 1988. Now, 14 of the league's 32 starting quarterbacks are Black, including Patrick Mahomes, who is shooting for his third title of quarterback champion. So it's not really the color of the skin, it's the mentality when you go out on the field.
Now we have Caleb Williams, but we have to remember that he's a young quarterback, and we have to give him an opportunity to develop with the Chicago Bears. But we're looking for great things to come.
William: Skin color has nothing to do with those kind of capabilities, in spite of what somebody like George Jefferson or Archie Bunker thought back in the 70s and 80s. It takes being the kind of person who has the skills to do it, has good body coordination, good listening coordination, you know, listening to the coach and what they're telling you you should do.
John: Jim McMahon didn't listen to his head coaches, especially Mike Ditka. Him and Ditka fought, but he still got the job done.
Allen: So, it's all about not only your physical aspects, but also your mental and what you put into the game.
Any comments, suggestions or topic ideas for the SportsWise team? Email StreetWise Editor Suzanne Hanney at suzannestreetwise@yahoo.com
Vendors (l-r) A. Allen, John Hagan and William Plowman chat about the world of sports.
OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO
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1. CARL SCHURZ HIGH SCHOOL
3601 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Sat 10 am - 5 pm | Sun Closed
Among the many Prairie Style masterpieces in the Chicago area, the dramatic Schurz High School is a standout. As the Prairie Style is usually found in suburban residences, it is rare to see it applied to large institutional structures. This eye-catching orange and brown behemoth features intricate two-tone brickwork and a severely-angled overhanging gabled roof--a nod to the East Asian influences on Prairie Style designs. The school's outstanding interior spaces include an exquisite and soaring domed library with murals created by the architect Dwight Perkins' wife Lucy Fitch Perkins. A later auditorium addition features an unaltered 1936 Möller organ.
2. IRVING PARK YWCA
4251 W. Irving Park Rd.
Sat & Sun 10 am - 3 pm
Open House Chicago takes sites around the city and, for one weekend, opens them up to the public, even buildings that are rarely open for public viewing. One of the best parts is that it is completely free, therefore inclusive to anyone, regardless of income status. Sites open to the public include mansions, office buildings, public buildings, churches, breweries, art studios, apartments, and more. With all of this to get through in two days, it can be a little overwhelming. We decided to help narrow down the list by highlighting the brand new sites of Open House Chicago 2024. For a complete listing of open sites, visit openhousechicago.org
The Irving Park YMCA has been serving Chicago’s northwest side since 1925. It is one of two remaining YMCAs that offers housing to male members of the community. Along with housing services, the Irving Park Y has a robust fitness facility complete with a pool, two gymnasiums, dance studio, child care center, Tech Hub, and outdoor turf space. An unexpected highlight is the Bears’ Den – a treasure trove of Bears memorabilia and a step back in time with its vintage knotty pine paneling.
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3. RAMOVA THEATRE
3520 S. Halsted St.
Sat Closed | Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Bridgeport's Ramova Theatre reopened in 2023 as a live music venue, craft brewery, beer garden and grill. The project is the culmination of years-long rehabilitation efforts alongside
multi-million dollar public and private investments into the community. Since opening in 1929, Ramova served as the neighborhood’s primary movie theater until shuttering its doors 1985. Working with architect Dan O’Riley, the "atmospheric style" theatre with Neoclassical and Spanish Revival architectural elements has been re-envisioned as a 1,800 person mixed-use music venue. Ramova Grill, which initially closed in 2012 after an 82-year run in Bridgeport, is back with a new spin as a 20-seat restaurant attached to Other Half Brewing. The theater was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.
4. ZHOU B ART CENTER
1029 W. 35th St.
Sat Closed | Sun 10 am - 5 pm Zhou B Art Center was created as a site of exchange between local artists and the global art community while promoting the contemporary convergence of Eastern and Western visuality in the United States. Zhou B Art Center’s mission is to engage cultural dialogue through contemporary art exhibitions and programming with an international scope. The Zhou B Art Center provides galleries, studio spaces, and a collaborative environment to a community of 50 talented resident-artists and curators.
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5. AL-SADIQ MOSQUE
4448 S. Wabash Ave.
Sat 10 am - 5 pm | Sun Closed
The Al-Sadiq mosque is one of the first mosques built in the United States and former headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. It was completed in 1922 and is the oldest mosque still operating in the U.S. today. The original structure was a two-story home purchased by Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, a companion of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Mufti Sadiq was the first Ahmadi Missionary to come to America in 1920, initially settling in Philadelphia. He made his way to the Midwest, eventually settling in Chicago, where he started the Muslim Sunrise, the longest running Muslim publication in America. Visitors can explore the mosque and view information on its history as well as the history of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
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6. SCB
330 N. Wabash Ave, Suite 2500
Sat & Sun 10 am - 3 pm
SCB is an award-winning architecture, planning, and interior design firm founded in 1931. Today it is a national practice with offices in Chicago, San
Francisco, Boston, and Seattle. In 2024, SCB moved its Chicago headquarters to a new location in the historic AMA Plaza Building, designed by renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Featuring thoughtful details and impactful spaces, the new studio includes high-end finishes, a 3D model wall of the firm's Chicago-based projects, hallmark furniture pieces, a material library, and outstanding views of downtown Chicago and the riverfront. SCB staff will offer guided tours of the space for each small group, including a stop by active design studios to view select work in progress.
7. TEATRO ZINZANNI
32 W. Randolph St.
Sat 10 Am - 5 pm | Sun Closed Teatro ZinZanni is housed in an antique Belgian Spiegeltent, which is built into the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel, a former Masonic Temple space. Spiegeltents were designed and built by the Klessens family in Belgium. The building was completed in 1927 by prolific theater designers Rapp and Rapp and is adjacent to the Nederlander Theater. Teatro ZinZanni is an original form of entertainment combining cirque, comedy, cabaret, spectacle, and live music served alongside a multi-course dinner. Teatro ZinZanni staff and crew will lead groups on a tour of the lounge and the historic tent. Visitors can expect to get a glimpse of Teatro ZinZanni performers throughout the day.
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8. UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO
76 E. Monroe St.
Sat 10 am - 2 pm | Sun 10 am - 3 pm
Officially chartered in 1887, the University Club is a 3,300-member private social club fostering an appreciation of arts and literature. The club was established by a group of Ivy League alumni for "the promotion of literature and art." Martin Roche completed the club's current building in 1909. With its spires, trefoiled panels, two-story gabled roof and gargoyles, many believe this to be the first gothic skyscraper. On the ninth floor is one of Chicago's most magnificent spaces: Cathedral Hall. Based on London's Crosby Hall, Cathedral Hall features soaring stained glass windows by Frederic Clay Bartlett, and an intricately carved vaulted wooden ceiling. It is home to just one of the club's four dining venues. The University Club maintains a library, reading room, business center, guest rooms, outdoor terrace, squash courts, indoor pool and art gallery.
GARFIELD PARK/ NORTH LAWNDALE
9. CHICAGO TOOL LIBRARY
4015 W. Carroll Ave., Suite 101
Sat 10 am - 5 pm | Sun Closed
The Chicago Tool Library has transformed an industrial warehouse into a site of creative exchange, capacity building, and community connection. Rooted in the West Garfield Park community, tthe Tool Library provides equitable access to camping gear, power tools, kitchen equipment and gardening materials. Community members have borrowed these tools to make home repairs, create art installations, start businesses, host events, and more. The tool library was a winner at this year's Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDAs) StreetWise July 31-August 4
HYDE PARK/ WOODLAWN
10. BLACKSTONE BRANCH LIBRARY
4904 S. Lake Park Ave.
Sat 10 am - 5 pm | Sun 1 - 5 pm
This library was designed by Solon S. Beman. It was presented as a gift to the residents of Chicago from Isabel Blackstone in memory of her late husband, Timothy Beach Blackstone, presi-
dent of the Chicago and Alton Railroad. This Beaux-Arts classic, which opened in 1904 as the first branch of the Chicago Public Library, is modeled after the Erechtheion temple on the Athenian Acropolis. It features a central rotunda with a Tiffany-style dome and four lunette murals painted by early 20th-century artist Oliver Dennett Grover. Other architectural details include an upperlevel glass floor, stained-glass ceilings, carved marble, walnut wainscoting and mosaic tile floors.
LINCOLN PARK
11. REBUILDING EXCHANGE
1740 W. Webster Ave.
Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Rebuilding Exchange diverts tons of building materials from the landfill, trains and supports people entering the construction trades, and promotes sustainability through community workshops in woodworking, home improvement, and creative reuse. This vast store of architectural salvage includes pieces of Chicago history like bits of facade from the former 1896 Randolph Street 'L' station, the frog from the original Navy Pier Carousel, and vintage seats from the Music Box Theater.
12. STEPPENWOLF THEATRE
1646 N. Halsted St.
Sat & Sun 10 am - 1:30 pm
Founded in 1976, Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a professional organization rooted in artist-driven theatre with an appetite for bold and innovative plays. In 1991, they opened a new theater complex at 1650 N. Halsted, becoming a fixture in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. And in 2021, Steppenwolf expanded its campus with the new 400-seat circle-inthe-round style Ensemble Theater and Arts and Education building designed by Chicago-based Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture. Steppenwolf has received national and international acclaim, including a series of Tony Awards and The National Medal of Arts.
13. WILD MILE
905 W. Eastman St.
Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm
inhospitable environment. It is floodresilient, rising and falling with the level of the river, and provides a reprieve from summer heat waves.
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14. PEOPLES ENERGY TRAINING CENTER
4228 W. 35th Place
Sat 10 am - 5 pm | Sun Closed
Completed in 2017, the Peoples Energy Training Center is a 100,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility that provides advanced classroom and hands-on training for the Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas employees and contractors who provide the natural gas service Chicagoans depend on. From its virtual reality simulation space to its outdoor training area known as “gas city,” you’ll experience firsthand how it trains its workforce, maintain its system and safely serve its customers.
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A centerpiece of the Pier’s original 1916 construction, the 18,000 square foot Aon Grand Ballroom embodies the opulence of the era. It features an 80-foot domed ceiling outlined in 3,000 lights, a balcony, and dramatic views of Lake Michigan. Once a naval training facility, a women’s gymnasium for the University of Illinois, and a movie backdrop for blockbuster hits, the Aon Grand Ballroom has served many purposes in its long history. The ballroom will be open for self-guided tours, and photos of the space over the years will be on display. 14. 13. 15.
The Wild Mile is the first floating ecopark of its kind and scale in the world. Composed of floating docks winding through lush gardens of native wetland species, it is the flagship project of the nonprofit organization Urban Rivers, and was designed in partnership with Omni Ecosystems and Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill. Built in sections, the initial park space was installed in late 2021, and was extended in summer of 2024. Marching steadily towards the goal of a mile-long park space spanning the entire east side of Goose Island, the Wild Mile serves as a platform for community engagement, and provides a critical foothold for wildlife in an otherwise
15. 1239 N. DEARBORN
Sat Noon-5pm | Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Many will know about Ernest Hemingway's childhood years in Oak Park and the house museum there in his honor. But what about the three months he spent as a Gold Coast renter in 1921? Indeed, Hemingway and first wife Had-
ley Richardson moved into a 4th floor walkup unit at 1239 N. Dearborn Ave. following their Wisconsin honeymoon. The handsome brick townhouse and its apartments were in rather shabby shape 100 years ago, and the neighborhood was far from the luxury enclave it is today. He spent this time writing ad copy and devouring literature. For years, the house's first floor hallway has been set up as an informal Hemingway Museum. It will be on view again during Open House Chicago.
16. AON GRAND BALLROOM AT NAVY PIER
600 E. Grand Ave.
Sat Closed | Sun 10 am - 5 pm
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17. WILLIE DIXON'S BLUES HEAVEN FOUNDATION (CHESS RECORDS)
2120 S. Michigan Ave.
Sat Closed | Sun 10 am - 5 pm
2120 South Michigan Ave is known as the site of some of the world's most influential Blues and Rock n' Roll music recordings, including "Johnny B. Goode," "Rescue Me," and "Red Rooster." Between 1957 and 1967, brothers Leonard and Phil Chess made this modest facility the creative home for such artists as Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Chuck Berry. Many of these musicians were southern-born African-Americans who had come to Chicago in the Great Migration. The fame of Chess Records inspired other musicians to record here in the mid-1960s, including the Rolling Stones and the Yardbirds.
NEAR WEST SIDE
18. THE ROOF CROP
1516 W. Carroll Ave.
Sat & Sun 10 am - 2 pm
The Roof Crop is a design focused, urban agriculture initiative that values and promotes sustainability, ecology, and community engagement. TRC was conceived in 2013 as a project to market green roof systems and has grown into a media, landscape, and urban farm company. Three distinct areas include The Roof Crop, an apothecary and design store called Third Season, and Flashpoint Innovation, a food and beverage consultancy equipped with its own stateof-the-art test kitchen. The new renovated building also features a rooftop farm and three large greenhouses. Guided tours are available for groups of 12 every 30 minutes starting at 10 am, with the final tour beginning at 1:30 pm. During the tour, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the first and second floor businesses and event spaces, as well as the green roof and greenhouses.
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19. FLORENCE LOWDEN MILLER VISITOR CENTER - HISTORIC PULLMAN FOUNDATION
614 E. 113 St.
Sat & Sun 10 am - 4 pm
The Florence Lowden Miller Visitor Center has had a varied past reflecting the evolving needs and interests of the Pullman community over time. Initially designed by Solon S. Beman, a prominent architect known for his work on the Pullman Company’s model town, the building served as a boarding house for single men. In the early 1900s, the Freemasons acquired the building and repurposed it as a Masonic Hall. In the 1970s the Historic Pullman Foundation bought it as its office and welcome center. In that role, it has served as a community space, a senior center, a kindergarten classroom, and more for the Historic Pullman Community. It is currently home to the HPF offices and collections. Self-guided Exhibits focus on the Pullman Strike and Boycott of 1894, a celebration of Pullman history, and Pullman memorabilia.
20. GREATER TABERNACLE CATHEDRAL
11300 S. Martin Luther King Drive
Sat 10 am - 5 pm | Sun 1 pm - 5 pm
Solon S. Beman, George Pullman's hand-picked architect for the Pullman Palace Car Shops and surrounding town, was also commissioned to draw up plans for the Holy Rosary Church (now Greater Tabernacle Cathedral). The 1890 church was made to blend in with the model community's red brick buildings. In March 1937, a fire engulfed the church, and although the structure was saved, the interior had to be gutted. The restored church was back up and running by Easter Sunday, 1938. The closing mass at Holy Rosary was held in June 2008, ending the 126-year history of this parish. Greater Tabernacle Cathedral purchased the building in 2016.
21. REVOLUTION WORKSHOP - SOUTH
120 E. 111th St.
Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Revolution Workshop is a nonprofit organization that connects unemployed and underemployed adults with careers in construction. Revolution Workshop aims to bring the wealth of the trades back to the local community by connecting residents with sustainable, skilled careers.
Since purchasing its new property in late 2023, RW has been working to renovate the space for use as a training facility and offices. This includes restoring the terrazzo floor, coffered plaster ceiling, prism glass storefront transom windows, and select historic features. There are remnants of old painted signs on the building’s east and west elevations. Much of the restoration work is still in progress, and is being completed by trainees and alumni in partnership with nationally renowned skilled tradespeople.
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22. SALVAGE ONE
1840 W. Hubbard St.
Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Salvage One, founded in 1979, was the first retail store in Chicago selling architectural salvage. Its mission is to highlight the importance of re-using architectural elements from buildings and residences that are being renovated or demolished. Salvage One is also an event venue hosting corporate receptions and meetings, fundraising events, private parties, and weddings. The architectural elements are integral to this event staging. The archi-
tectural elements on display and for sale include: fireplace mantels and surrounds, stained glass windows, vintage doors and door hardware, built-in cabinetry, hutches, lighting, terracotta and limestone decoration, wrought iron fencing, and more.
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23. CHICAGO FAIR TRADE MUSEUM
4704 N. Broadway
Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Opened to the public in June 2024, the Chicago Fair Trade Museum is the world's first museum dedicated to fair trade: an alternative business model that fights poverty and climate change. In this interactive and immersive space, visitors learn about the historical roots of injustice in international trade and business, how fair trade provides a people- and planet-friendly alternative, and Chicago's important role in the global labor rights movement. Visitors will discover how to build a better world by making thoughtful choices about the products they buy, and will have the chance to shop for oneof-a-kind items in the museum's fair trade store. The Chicago Fair Trade Museum recently won a 2024 Innovation Award from the Illinois Association of Museums. 22. 23.
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24. DOUBLE DOOR THEATER
1050 W. Wilson Ave.
Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm
The Wilson Avenue Theater opened in 1909 as one of the first large venues in the Uptown neighborhood, showing two vaudeville performances nightly. It was designed by Henry L. Ottenheimer and built at a cost of $50,000 for the Jones, Linick, Shaefer circuit. The theater seated 600 on the main floor and 300 in the balcony. In 1919, it was converted to a bank, changing ownership multiple times. The building last hosted a TCF Bank branch. The pre-renovation interior looks today like a cross between a theater and a bank. This is a rare chance to see the historic building interior prior to its restoration and reopening as the Double Door Theater.
25. GRACELAND CEMETERY
4001 N. Clark St.
Sat & Sun 10 am - 4 pm
Graceland Cemetery is one of Chicago’s finest hidden treasures, a serene and vibrant park-like cemetery on the bustling North Side. Graceland is the final resting place of many prominent Chicago figures, including athletes, politicians, industrialists and many of the finest architects of the last century. Designed by visionary landscape architects, including O.C. Simonds, Graceland offers a glimpse into the past while creating a beautiful place for all to enjoy. Even after 150 years, Graceland remains an active cemetery and arboretum. StreetWise October 24 - 31, 2021
