The AMAZING History of Chicago School Architecture – Walking Tour
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In this video we tour the Chicago Loop and learn about some of the buildings from the Chicago School Architecture.
Chicago School Architecture does not refer to a unified "look" like other architectural styles (Gothic, Neoclassical, Modern, Victorian, etc.) but rather the shared set of principals and vision that the architects had for pushing the city of Chicago forward after the Great Fire of 1871.
It is also known as Commercial Style.
Some of the buildings featured in this film:
* Monadnock Building
* Fisher Building
* Old Colony Building
* Marquette Building
* Reliance Building
* Sullivan Center (Carson, Pirie, Scott, and Company Store Building)
* Chicago Building
* Leiter Building II
* Auditorium Building
* Gage Group Buildings
* Manhattan Building
To tour these buildings when you're in Chicago, I recommend starting at Dearborn & Ida B. Wells – The Manhattan Building is located there. It is the world's oldest purely skeletal frame skyscraper (The Rookery is older but has load bearing walls).
The architects of these chicago and national landmarks include:
* William Le Baron Jenney
* Dankmar Adler
* Louis Sullivan
* Daniel Burnham
* Martin Roche
* John Root
* William Holabird
QOTD – What's your favorite building in this Chicago Architecture Tour Video?
Thank you so much for watching!
My name is Luis Gusto and I make travel, architecture, and Chicago films!
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This video was shot on a Sony Alpha a6000 using the Sigma f1.4 16mm lens and edited in iMovie on a MacBook Pro.
That was a great video! I’ll soon be holding a presentation on the school of chicago architectural style in school and this video helps me alot with my research. It really is giving me some better insight, especially with the great images of the buildings that still stand out in modern chicago. You defenitely deserve way more subs. I’ll make sure to mention your video at the end of my presentation ?
I really appreciate that, my goal was to communicate some of the great things about these historic buildings. Thank you so much for watching!! ??
I love the Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company building that’s now a Target! So pretty & I like to visit (& shop) often ?
It’s so beautiful, the Louis Sullivan ornamentation is super classic!!! Thank you so much for watching!!
I love the Reliance and the Marquette. Wow so impressive. Amazing architecture!!! Great quotes! Loved watching ! LOVE THE SIRENS IN THE BACK GROUND – lol SO CHICAGO!!
The Marquette is truly impressive, it’s currently undergoing some maintenance otherwise I’d have included some more exterior shots. Thank you so much for watching ❤️
I would say C. Haha You really know your stuff, friend. I think part of what makes our city’s architecture so interesting is the contrast of styles. It really tells a story of how the city has evolved. We both enjoyed this walk around the city.
You’re so right!! I love the contrasting styles, and enjoy studying the history of the city. Thank you so much!!! ☺️???
Great video, I hope you do more videos on the Chicago School 🙂
Much appreciated! Yes I’m working on a new one ??
Great work!
Thank you so much for watching!!
Absolutely love it ?? a 3rd year architecture student
Cool thank you! Good luck with your studies
thanks you helps me with my exam.
Glad I could help, thanks for watching! ?
Hey Luis, I really enjoyed this video. Which building has that artwork on blue?
That is the Marquette Building, on Dearborn & Adams
@Go Luis Gusto at 5:02, thanks
Hey Penny, thank you so much!! To which artwork are you referring, what time does it appear in the video?
Helloooo Go Luis Gusto. Great video. I grew up in Chicagoland and it was always a special treat to take the IC downtown on field trips. Your video was very educational, but it was like scarfing down a ribeye. Next time, please give us more time to savor your wonderful photography and subject matter! I miss the variety and artistry of architecture in Chicago. I’ve spent much of my life living in a place that is equally famous for its architecture… but at the other extreme. Phoenix’s downtown architecture is actually famous for lacking … well, everything. It is as famously nondescript and Chicago’s architecture is famously NOT nondescript. LOL. Have a great day. Keep makin’ those videos!
@Go Luis Gusto You have a great day, too! You know, a lot of Chicagoans moved out here – and we all miss the Loop and lots of other things about your city (our former city)! Phoenix does have some plusses, though. Most of the “Valley of the Sun” is a huge grid. Once you know the grid, you don’t need GPS at all. And all of the bars and restaurants have good parking lots. So it is convenient. And there’s no snow to shovel. But most of it is monochromatic brown and boring.
Thank you! Yes, I hope to revisit this topic soon and make the video a bit longer. At the time I wasn’t sure how many people would find the concept interesting, so I tried to make it fast-paced to keep everyone’s attention. Appreciate the feedback, this is a topic that I am very fond of. Haven’t been to Phoenix, shame that they don’t have engaging architecture over there. You have a great day as well!!
For some reason, architecture is so satisfying.
Most definitely!!
Very nice, Thank-you
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Thanks for watching!
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