Victory Monument, World War I Black Soldiers’ Memorial (Leonard Crunelle, 1927, 1936) Find this monument on the Monuments and Memorials Map and read more about it at Chicago Public Art
Victory Monument
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Monuments and Memorials Map
Chicago has its fair share of statues that ask us to remember an historic event/personage determined to be worthy of remembering.
Historic Public Schools Map
George W. Tilton Elementary (Dwight H. Perkins, 1908) Chicago’s early public schools were designed by a series of Board of Education hired architects working in the styles of the day. At the end of the 19th century schools were built […]
Near West/South Ride
On this 25 mile full day itinerary, we ride through several distinct neighborhoods that are not always included on Chicago tours. We’ll meet in the heart of Ukranian Village near the popular Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhoods. From there we’ll ride through the trendy […]
Street Art Ride
On this 20 mile full day itinerary, tour participants indicated in a pre-ride questionnaire that they were most interested in seeing the street art of Chicago. Locations known for a high concentration of street art act as destination points. We’ll […]
North Chicago Ride
On this 25 mile full day itinerary, riders explore several of the city’s north side neighborhoods. We will meet in the heart of Ukranian Village, cycle east to established Old Town and Gold Coast, then ride north through the neighborhoods of […]
Former Synagogues Map
Chicago’s many former synagogues are perfect illustrations of the city’s constant of change.
The Dark Knight (2008) Map
In The Dark Knight, the Second City gave the second best performance and had the second strongest personality.
Movable Bridges Map
Over 60 movable bridges keep Chicago’s waterways navigable and its reputation as a watery crossroads intact.