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Fine Arts Building
410 S. Michigan Ave.
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10am - 5pm
Sunday
10am - 5pm
DETAILS:
The Fine Arts Building was originally a carriage assembly plant and showroom for the Studebaker Company. It was designed by Solon Spencer Beman and opened in 1885. An extensive 1898 remodeling converted it into a home for what is now one of the nation's oldest artist communities. Its rented studios, offices and shops have housed some of the city's most illustrious literary and artistic talents, including Frank Lloyd Wright, sculptor Lorado Taft and _Wizard of Oz_ illustrator W. W. Denslow. The interior features stunning Art Nouveau decorative details and murals dating from the 1898 renovation. The building continues to house art galleries, theater and performing arts studios and other arts-related businesses. The property also houses the magnificent Studebaker Theater, which was renovated in 2022.
VISITOR EXPERIENCE:
Explore all 10 floors of artistry at the Fine Arts Building, including the majestic Studebaker Theater, Art Nouveau murals, open studios, and much more. Shop at businesses like Performers Music and Exile in Bookville, and take a ride in the last public manually-operated elevators in Chicago.
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