McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
376 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Museums
The McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse, perched above the Chicago River, houses a historic mechanical clock and observation deck. It connects the Michigan Avenue bridge’s lift mechanism and offers unique urban and architectural views.
Climb the five-story historic tower on the Michigan Ave. bridge and learn how the Chicago River changed with the city it inspired. You can also view the massive gears that allow the bridge to open. Seasonal May-Oct. Illinois 2025
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Chicago Jazz Festival
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Grant Park • Sep 05 – Sep 07 @ 11AM
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Chicago Architecture Biennial - SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change
Sep 19 – Feb 28
The Chicago Architecture Biennial will be the largest international survey of contemporary architecture in North America.
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