During the month of October, the city opens the doors of the city’s most iconic buildings to the public — for free. For tourists and Chicagoans alike, Open House Chicago (OHC) makes for great opportunity to explore the city. This year there were about 3,000 people who waited in hour-long lines for access to these historic sites.Â
Admiring the primary colors from London House. Photographed by Shannon Xu.
A helicopter as it carried a battery to generate one of Chicago’s buildings. Location: Near by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Photographed by Shannon Xu.
Cerise Rooftop Bar. Photographed by Shannon Xu.
Photographed by Shannon Xu.
Photographed by Shannon Xu.
Shadow and reflection create a double-exposure at the Blue Cross Blue Shield building. Photographed by Shannon Xu.
At 173 meters tall, the First United Methodist Church, or the “Sky Church,” is the tallest place of worship in the world. Photographed by Shannon Xu.
Visitors attend an architecture tour. Railway Exchange Building. Photographed by Shannon Xu.
Blue Cross Blue Shield. Photographed by Shannon Xu.
Navy Pier. Photographed by Shannon Xu.
Photographed by Shannon Xu.
Railway Exchange Building. Photographed by Shannon Xu.
Blue Cross Blue Shield. Photographed by Shannon Xu.
Photographed by Shannon Xu.
From 300 East Randolph visitors get a beautiful views of the Chicago’s famous skyscrapers and Millennium Park. Photographed by Shannon Xu.
The architecture of the Wrigley Building building was inspired by a cathedral in Seville, Spain. One of Chicago’s most recognized buildings, the white terra cotta exterior, clock, and riverside location stun tourists and locals alike. Photographed by Shannon Xu.
Photographed by Shannon Xu.
Elevators navigate the Blue Cross Blue Shield building. Photographed by Shannon Xu.
Some of the best places to get cool rooftop views of Chicago are rooftop bars. We often look up to skyscrapers; why not look down?
Cerise Rooftop Bar. Photographed by Shannon Xu.
