Sights & Sips at the Metropolitan Club - A Tour From Atop - April 2023

Sights & Sips

Friday, April 21ST. 6pm at Metropolitan Club

EARTH DAY CHICAGO BUILDINGS

Green and LEED sites around the Loop

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Discover chicago’s iconic buildings and Honorary Streets

Chicago has, arguably, the most beautiful skyline in the world. It is home to the world’s first steel frame skyscraper and one of the first honorary street naming programs in the country. Learn about the intersection of architecture, history, biography, and the official and unofficial names of Chicago streets and structures.

Presented by: Linda Zabors, author of the Honorary Chicago Guidebook

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Honorary Chicago Heart Flag (TM)

RSVP required Metropolitan Club.
312.876.3200 or email metropolitan@clubcorp.com
Metropolitan Club Members can register on club app

Cost: free

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See Chicago as you have never seen it before - from the stunning views of the Metropolitan Club, a private business club on the 67th floor of the Willis (Sears) Tower.

Honorary Chicago presents “A Tour From Atop,” a history and architecture tour with and from an unmatched perspective.

Enjoy happy hour special from 4-7pm and a guided private viewing of the Chicago cityscape.

 

A Tour From Atop - Sights & Sips at the Metropolitan Club

Sights & Sips

Friday, March 1oth. 5:30pm at Metropolitan Club

The Women Who Built Chicago

Modern Buildings and the Progressive era

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Discover chicago’s iconic buildings and Honorary Streets

Chicago has, arguably, the most beautiful skyline in the world. It is home to the world’s first steel frame skyscraper and one of the first honorary street naming programs in the country. Learn about the intersection of architecture, history, biography, and the official and unofficial names of Chicago streets and structures.

Presented by: Linda Zabors, author of the Honorary Chicago Guidebook

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RSVP required Metropolitan Club.
312.876.3200 or email metropolitan@clubcorp.com
Metropolitan Club Members can register on club app

Cost: free

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See Chicago as you have never seen it before - from the stunning views of the Metropolitan Club, a private business club on the 67th floor of the Willis (Sears) Tower.

Honorary Chicago presents a history and architecture tour with and from an unmatched perspective.

Enjoy happy hour special from 4-7pm and a guided private viewing of the Chicago cityscape.

 

A Tour From Atop - Iconic Buildings and Honorary Streets at the Metropolitan Club

Sights & Sips

Friday, December 16th. 5:30pm at Metropolitan Club

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Discover chicago’s iconic buildings and Honorary Streets

Chicago has, arguably, the most beautiful skyline in the world. It is home to the world’s first steel frame skyscraper and one of the first honorary street naming programs in the country. Learn about the intersection of architecture, history, biography, and the official and unofficial names of Chicago streets and structures.

Presented by: Linda Zabors, author of the Honorary Chicago Guidebook

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RSVP required Metropolitan Club.
312.876.3200 or email metropolitan@clubcorp.com
Metropolitan Club Members can register on club app

Cost: free

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See Chicago as you have never seen it before - from the stunning views of the Metropolitan Club, a private business club on the 67th floor of the Willis (Sears) Tower.

Honorary Chicago presents a history and architecture tour with and from an unmatched perspective.

Enjoy happy hour special from 4-7pm and a guided private viewing of the Chicago cityscape.

 

A Tour From Atop - Inside Willis Tower, Part 1 - Sears

Sights & Sips

Friday, November 18th. 5:30pm at Metropolitan Club

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Learn more about the Willis (Sears) Tower from the inside

The Willis Tower was the tallest building in the world for more than two decades its design and construction literally took skyscrapers to new heights. The early history of the tower belongs to Chicago’s own, Sears Roebuck Co. See how far we have come from the ultimate holiday catalog and a relic tower in the Lawndale neighborhood.

Presented by: Linda Zabors, author of the Honorary Chicago Guidebook

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RSVP required Metropolitan Club
312.876.3200 or email metropolitan@clubcorp.com
Metropolitan Club Members register for free on club app

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See Chicago as you have never seen it before - from the stunning views of the Metropolitan Club, a private business club on the 67th floor of the Willis (Sears) Tower.

Honorary Chicago presents a history and architecture tour with and from an unmatched perspective.

Enjoy happy hour special from 4-7pm and a guided private viewing of the Chicago cityscape.

 

A Tour From Atop - The Great Chicago Fire

Friday, September 16th. 5:30pm at Metropolitan Club

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The Great Chicago Fire - Rising From the Ashes , The Great Chicago Comeback

Following the fire of 1871 Chicago made a stunning recovery and entered an era of unprecedented growth and innovation. Learn how Chicago built a golden age for itself and became the

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RSVP required Metropolitan Club
312.876.3200 or email metropolitan@clubcorp.com
Metropolitan Club Members register for free on club app

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See Chicago as you have never seen it before - from the stunning views of the Metropolitan Club, a private business club on the 67th floor of the Willis (Sears) Tower.

Honorary Chicago presents a history and architecture tour with and from an unmatched perspective.

Enjoy happy hour special from 4-7pm and a guided private viewing of the Chicago cityscape.

 

A Tour From Above at Mid-America Club Happy Hour

Honorary Chicago presents a Chicago author led tour by Linda Zabors

A Tour From Above - Mid-America Club Happy Hour

Join us at the Mid-America Club for a Friday Happy Hour for a guided cityscape viewing from the 80th floor.

Stay warm and dry, this tour is entirely indoors

The February feature is Chicago’s 10 tallest buildings, Black History Month, and US Presidents in Chicago.

A Chicago tour provided by the Mid-America Club at the Aon Center

Friday, April 29, 2022
Friday, May 20, 2022
Friday, June 24, 2022 (Cancelled)

The Mid-America Club

200 East Randolph Street
Aon Building, 80th floor
Chicago, IL, 60601

Stay warm and dry this tour is entirely indoors.

Reservations required for building access
Contact the Mid-America Club (312) 861-1100

Mid-America Club members can RSVP online or on the app

 

Chicago’s Ten Tallest Buildings through time

Lakeshore East history and architecture

Millennium Park tour and concert

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A Tour From Atop - The Women Who Built Chicago

Honorary Chicago presents a Chicago author led tour by Linda Zabors

A Tour From Atop

Join us at the Mid-America Club for a Friday Happy Hour and a guided cityscape viewing from the 80th floor.

Stay warm and dry, this tour is entirely indoors

The March feature recognizes International Women’s Day

A Chicago tour provided by the Mid-America Club at the Aon Center
Happy Hour

Friday, March 25, 2022

The Mid-America Club

200 East Randolph Street
Aon Building, 80th floor
Chicago, IL, 60601

Friday, March 25th

Stay warm and dry this tour is entirely indoors.

Reservations required for building access
Contact the Mid-America Club (312) 861-1100

Mid-America Club members can RSVP online or on the app

 

Chicago’s Ten Tallest Buildings

The Women Who Built Chicago

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A Tour From Atop - February 2022

Honorary Chicago presents a Chicago author led tour by Linda Zabors

A Tour From Atop

Join us at the Mid-America Club for a Friday Happy Hour for a guided cityscape viewing from the 80th floor.

Stay warm and dry, this tour is entirely indoors

The February feature is Chicago’s 10 tallest buildings, Black History Month, and US Presidents in Chicago.

A Chicago tour provided by the Mid-America Club at the Aon Center

Friday, February 25, 2022

The Mid-America Club

200 East Randolph Street
Aon Building, 80th floor
Chicago, IL, 60601

Friday, February 25th

Stay warm and dry this tour is entirely indoors.

Reservations required for building access
Contact the Mid-America Club (312) 861-1100

Mid-America Club members can RSVP online or on the app

 

Chicago’s Ten Tallest Buildings

Chicago and the Civil Rights Movement

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A Tour From Atop - January 2022

Honorary Chicago presents a Chicago author led tour by Linda Zabors

A Tour From Atop

First tour of 2022 begins at the Aon Building and Ends at the Hyatt Regency.

Stay warm and dry, this tour is entirely indoors

A Chicago tour provided by the Mid-America Club at the Aon Center

Monday, January 31, 2022

The Mid-America Club

200 East Randolph Street
Aon Building, 80th floor
Chicago, IL, 60601

Monday, January 31st

This tour is entirely indoors. It begins at the Aon Building and ends at the Hyatt Regency

Reservations required for building access
Contact the Mid-America Club (312) 861-1100

Mid-America Club members can RSVP online or on the app

 

Chicago’s Ten Tallest Buildings

Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable

Chicago Pedway

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Walking Tour - Streets, Structures, and Sculptures - update September 2021

Honorary Chicago presents a Chicago author led tour by Linda Zabors

Walking Tour - September 29th

Streets, Structures, and Sculptures - update since COVID-19 shut-down

A Chicago tour provided by the Mid-America Club at the Aon Center

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

The Mid-America Club

200 East Randolph Street
Aon Building, 80th floor
Chicago, IL, 60601

Wednesday, September 29th 6pm

This is an outdoor walking tour followed by happy hour at the Mid-America Club

Reservations required for building access
Contact the Mid-America Club (312) 861-1100

Mid-America Club members can RSVP online or on the app

 

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International Women's Day at the Mid-America Club

The Women’s Committee at the Mid-America Club and Honorary Chicago present

International Women’s Day Reception

At the Mid-America Club RSVP

#EachForEqual

The Mid-America Club

 

200 East Randolph Street
Aon Building, 80th floor
Chicago, IL, 60601

March 4th, 5:30pm

Contact the Mid-America Club (312) 861-1100

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One Hope United St. Patty's Day at the Mid-America Club

Note: This event was canceled due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus

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Saturday, March 14th Honorary Chicago presents a Chicago author led tour with Linda Zabors

One Hope United

Chicago St. Patty’s Day Party and Fundraiser

At the Mid-America Club RSVP

A guided Chicago River history tour by Honorary Chicago

A Chicago tour viewed from the private club on the top floor of the Aon Center

Stay warm and dry, this tour is entirely indoors

The Mid-America Club

 

200 East Randolph Street
Aon Building, 80th floor
Chicago, IL, 60601

March 14th, Saturday 8 AM 

Contact the Mid-America Club (312) 861-1100

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A Tour from Atop - Chicago from the 80th floor at the Mid-America Club, by night

Honorary Chicago presents a Chicago author led tour by Linda Zabors

Tour from Atop - the Happy Hour

Happy Hour at the Mid-America Club 5:30pm

A guided tour of the Chicago skyline at night

A Chicago tour viewed from the private club on the top floor of the Aon Center

Stay warm and dry, this tour is entirely indoors

Wednesday, January 29, 2020 5:30 PM

The Mid-America Club

200 East Randolph Street
Aon Building, 80th floor
Chicago, IL, 60601

January 29th, Wednesday 5:30 PM 

Join us for Happy Hour and guided tour
indoors with spectacular views of the city below

Reservations required for building access
Contact the Mid-America Club (312) 861-1100

Mid-America Club members can RSVP on the app

 

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A Tour from Atop - Chicago from the 80th floor at the Mid-America Club, volume 3

Honorary Chicago presents a Chicago author led tour by Linda Zabors

Tour from Atop - April 27th

Volume 3 - Chicago architecture and inventions

A Chicago tour viewed from the private club on the top floor of the Aon Center

Stay warm and dry, this tour is entirely indoors

Saturday, April 27, 2019 10:30 AM

The Mid-America Club

200 East Randolph Street
Aon Building, 80th floor
Chicago, IL, 60601

Saturday, April 27, 10:30 AM

$25 ($15 club members) includes the tour and brunch refreshments
This tour is held indoors with spectacular views of the city below

Reservations required for building access
Contact the Mid-America Club (312) 861-1100

Mid-America Club members can RSVP online or on the app

 

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A Tour from Atop - Chicago from the 80th floor at the Mid-America Club, volume 2

Honorary Chicago presents a Chicago author led tour by Linda Zabors

Tour from Atop - February 9

Volume 2 - Structures, streets, and waterways - an early Chicago history

A Chicago tour viewed from the private club on the top floor of the Aon Center

Stay warm and dry, this tour is entirely indoors

Saturday, February 9, 2019 10:30 AM

The Mid-America Club

200 East Randolph Street
Aon Building, 80th floor
Chicago, IL, 60601

Saturday, February 9th, 10:30 AM 

$15 includes the tour and brunch refreshments
This tour is held indoors with spectacular views of the city below

Reservations required for building access
Contact the Mid-America Club (312) 861-1100

Mid-America Club members can RSVP online

 

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A Chicago Tour viewed from the 80th floor - Mid-America Club

The Mid-America Club and Honorary Chicago present the second installment of the skyscraper tour by Chicago author, Linda Zabors

Tour from Atop, II

Chicago history, streets, and architecture

Chicago as viewed from the private club on the top floor of the Aon Center. This is an indoor tour overlooking the city below.

Saturday, October 20, 2018
due to unforeseen circumstances this tour has been rescheduled for early 2019

The Mid-America Club

200 East Randolph Street
Aon Building, 80th floor
Chicago, IL, 60601

Rain or shine, this tour views the city from the top floor of Chicago’s third tallest building

October 20th
10:30 AM  Architecture and History Tour

$25 includes the tour and brunch refreshments

Reservations required
Contact the Mid-America Club (312) 861-1100

 

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Mid-America Club - Tour Chicago from the 80th floor

Honorary Chicago presents

Tour from Atop

 

Chicago's ten tallest buildings viewed from the private club on the top floor of the Aon Center

Saturday, July 21, 2018

The Mid-America Club

200 East Randolph Street
Aon Building, 80th floor
Chicago, IL, 60601

10:30 AM  Chicago Inside and Out Tour

$15 includes the tour and brunch refreshments

Reservations required
Contact the Mid-America Club (312) 861-1100

 

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