Discover Chicago Skyscrapers with Thomas Leslie, Jen Masengarb, and Reed Kroloff

The ULCC History & Archives Committee opens registration to Caxton Club Members who would like to attend a live program – Discover Chicago Skyscrapers with Thomas Leslie, Jen Masengarb, and Reed Kroloff

The John Hancock Center. Marina City. Sandburg Village. The Sears Tower. The Inland Steel Building. The second period of the Chicago skyscraper transformed the way Chicagoans lived and worked and dominates many histories of the era. Yet these accounts often overlook essential Chicago sites, important areas away from downtown, the teams of people involved in the conception and construction of skyscrapers, and the financial, social, racial, and political factors that influenced the buildings that came to be.

Author/architect Thomas Leslie will talk with Jen Masengarb, Executive Director of AIA Chicago and Reed Kroloff, Dean of IIT’s College of Architecture about how the skyscraper idea, and the buildings themselves, tell a story of appearance, demography, and economy within the broad expanse of city history.

This event is hosted by the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Our cocktail reception with light snacks begins at 5:30PM and the program follows at 6:00PM. The price is $30. Full beverage service available at additional cost – credit cards only. Books will be available for purchase and signing prior to and after the program. Reservations are required and the reservation policy is in effect. Advance registration is mandatory for this live event, and prepayment must be received by noon on 9/28/2024. No reservations will be accepted or refunded after this time.

Register today.

Transportation to the Union League Club at 65 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago.

The Union League Club is easily accessible through many public transportation methods. Additionally, the following options are available for those who wish to travel by cab or car.

The Union League Club front desk offers a connection to cab service through Curb. The desk will call cabs for members and all guests while allowing riders to remain inside until the cab arrives. No curb side wait. Cabs will accept all payment forms, following the payment procedures you experience with a street-hailed cab.

Spot Hero is an independent parking option, generally offering spots at the 318 S. Federal Street garage adjacent to the Union League Club. You may reserve and pay for a guaranteed parking spot through the Spot Hero app or website (spothero.com).

This program is one of many to which Caxtonians have access as a benefit of our ongoing collaborations with similar cultural and historical organizations. It is not designed or funded by the Caxton Club.