Charnley-Persky House Museum
1365 N. Astor St., Chicago, IL 60610
Museums
Designed by Louis Sullivan with assistance from his junior draftsman, Frank Lloyd Wright, the Charnley-Persky House is recognized as a pivotal work of modern American architecture. Docent-led tours of the exterior and interior of the Charnley-Persky House (1891-1892) are offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the year. The National Historic Landmark building serves as the headquarters of the Society of Architectural Historians. Photos by David Schalliol.
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Chinatown Summer Fair
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Grant Park • Aug 01 – Aug 04
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Aug 10 – Aug 11
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