Open House Chicago October 15 2016 by Sam Tocci
1st stop: City Hall at 121 N. LaSalle Upon entering I immediately noticed a musty smell. The atmosphere was friendly and I felt welcome. The lobby was a wide open space with roped off areas. The tour began on the 2nd floor. A highlight was the Chicago architecture painting by Richard Haas from 1933. It shows the Chicago skyline including Ft. Dearborn. Next stop was the chambers where city council meetings take place. I felt a sense of importance in the room, despite tourist feel caused by the people taking photos sitting in the mayor's chair. Next stop was the Jos A. Bank bldg. at 221 N. LaSalle. This place seemed like more of a tourist attraction. It had a classic feel with marble floors and ornate railings. The lobby was noisy, crowded and had a moldy smell. In the basement there was a long line of people waiting to enter the huge bank vault that is no longer in use. The massive door brought to mind every bank heist movie I'd ever seen. The empty former safe deposit boxes looked ancient, like something out of the Titanic footage. Up on the 23rd floor, the rooftop was available to the public. The breezy patio gave me a feeling of freedom as the sun peaked out for a moment. Final stop was the Infinite bldg. at 28 W. Jackson. The lobby of the Seeger side had the look of an old hotel. The elevators were dark and spooky. We were guided across a skywalk to the Gibbons side of the building which had a more modern look. The upper floors which now serve as apartments for DePaul students had the feel of a college dorm complete with a mail chute. All in all it was an enjoyable afternoon with my delightful travelling companions.
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