Mies created a 1,500-square-foot (140 m2) structure that is widely recognized as an iconic masterpiece of International Style of architecture. The steel and glass house was commissioned by Edith Farnsworth, M.D., a prominent Chicago nephrologist, as a place where she could engage in her hobbies-playing the violin, translating poetry, and enjoying nature. Location: 14520 River Rd, Plano, IL 60545 ( Google)ĭescription: The Farnsworth House, though located in Plano (Illinois), was one of the architecture masterpieces that I was most excited to visit while in Illinois, so I’ve decided to include it at the end of this list. Save this picture! © Benjamin Lipsman via Wikimedia Commons If you love architecture, here is a list of buildings – old and new – that will help you understand, internalize and love Chicago’s built environment. This year Chicago celebrates the 2019-2020 Biennial and the city has plenty to offer. Since then, Chicago has only continued adding value to its urban grid and new buildings have been progressively enhancing the city’s beautiful skyline. Structures like the Rookery Building (1888, Frank Lloyd Wright), the Auditorium Building (1889, Louis Sullivan) and the Monadnock Building (1893, Burnham & Root, Holabird & Roche) are a few examples of the high standards the city was aiming for.
With admirable strength, the city was reborn from the ashes and some of Chicago’s best architecture was constructed immediately after. The fire meant these ambitious citizens had to start again. However, by that time Chicago had become the world’s fastest-growing city and its population had risen over 300,000 inhabitants. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 killed 300 people, destroyed about 3.3 square miles (9 km2), and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. Four years later, in 1837, it was upgraded to The City of Chicago – an interesting fact given that there are still 19 incorporated towns in Illinois. On August 12, 1833, the Town of Chicago had roughly 200 inhabitants.
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