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Chicago Cultural Center

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Built in1897 as the city's original public library, this huge building houses the Chicago Office of Tourism Visitor Information Center, as well as a gift shop, galleries, and a concert hall. Designed by the Boston firm Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge—the team behind the Art Institute of Chicago—it's a palatial affair of Carrara marble, mosaics, gold leaf, and the world's largest Tiffany glass dome. Building tours are offered Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 1:15 PM. There's live music on weekdays at 12:15 PM in the café.

  • Open: Mon.-Thurs. 8-7, Fri. 8-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-6
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