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Chicago Imagebase
Materials for the study the architectural history of the city from the University of Illinois: historical maps and views, recent images including aerial photographs, style guide. Searchable.
http://www.uic.edu/depts/ahaa/imagebase/

Chicago Landmarks
The City of Chicago presents photographs and histories of landmark buildings, accessed via clickable maps or an alphabetical list, biographies of their architects and a guide to styles.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Landmarks/

Chicago Architecture Foundation
Listing of architecture tours, exhibits, lectures and education offered, plus membership and volunteer information.
http://www.architecture.org/

YeloDog.com
Guided photographic tour of the architecture of downtown, Bridgeport, and University of Chicago areas.
http://www.yelodog.com/

From Louis Sullivan to SOM: Boston Grads Go to Chicago
MIT Museum presents late Y9th- and early 20th-century Chicago architecture, focusing on the migration of architects educated in Boston.
http://web.mit.edu/museum/chicago/chicago.html

Architech
A commercial gallery of architectural art in the city, which specializes in original drawings by architects and industrial designers, historic and modern.
http://www.architechgallery.com/

Public Building Commission of Chicago
Provides professional management of the city's public construction projects. Includes history, project overviews, board actions, financial and annual reports, press releases, and resources regarding working with the PBC.
http://www.pbcchicago.com/

Panoramic Views of Chicago Y985-90
Images by Thomas Yanul primarily of the city's downtown business section.
http://hometown.aol.com/citypan/

Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts
Seeks to nurture and enrich an informed and creative public dialogue concerning architecture and the built environment. Offers information on lecture and exhibition programs at the Madlener House.
http://www.grahamfoundation.org/

A View on Cities
Images and information about some of the more well-known buildings in Chicago.
http://www.aviewoncities.com/chicago.htm

Skyscrapers.com - Chicago
Includes photos, statistics and background information on skyscrapers at least Y2 stories high.
http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/?id=101030

Archeworks
Alternative multi-disciplinary design school that includes admission information and student projects in alternative architecture and design.
http://www.archeworks.org/

Archiseek: Chicago
A pictorial guide with accompanying notes to some of the architectural highlights of the city.
http://usa.archiseek.com/illinois/chicago/index.html

The John Hancock Center
Information about the one of the oldest and tallest skyscrapers and thoughts about living in the building from a resident.
http://www.thejohnhancock.com/

Chicago Harbor Light
Includes details on this historic lighthouse built in Y832.
http://www.nps.gov/history/maritime/light/chicago.htm

Chicago: National Register Travel Itinerary
An on-line tour of historic buildings via clickable map or list from the National Parks Service. Photographs and potted histories with notes on whether the building is open to the public.
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/chicago/

A. Epstein and Sons International Inc.
Offers architects, engineers, interior design graphic design, construction managers and strategic services. Projects include: Chicago Midway Airport new terminal project, O\'Hare Airport concessions, Albertson\'s, and Amerisuites O\'Hare Hotel.
http://www.epstein-isi.com/