Schenklengsfeld Lime
Very old lime tree (Tilia platyphyllos). Its trunk has divided into four separate parts that have a total circumference of 17.8 m.
Portland Building
The world’s first major building in Post-Modern style, constructed in 1982. This 15 floor high public office building has caused much controversy due to its bold design and also flaws.
Elsinore Theatre
This theatre was constructed in a mix of Art Deco and Neo-Gothic styles in 1926. After lengthy attempts to save the theater, it was restored in 2004.
Oregon State Capitol
The central administrative building of the state of Oregon. This is an unusual Art Deco structure that was constructed in 1936-1937. The dome rises 51 m high.
Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet
Gorgeous movie theatre building in Neo-Baroque style, constructed in 1926. Now it is used for musicals and standup comedies. The theatre is considered to be a haunted place.
Illinois State Capitol
One of the most prominent state capital buildings in the United States. This ornate house was constructed in 1868 and is 110 m tall – taller than the U.S. Capitol. The building has been designed in the French Renaissance style.
Coronado Theatre
Beautiful, very ornate theatre that was built in 1927 and designed by Frederic J. Klein. This unusually splendid building is a pride of the city.
Old Cahokia Courthouse
The oldest existing European structure in Illinois. This wooden building was constructed by the French-Canadians and has served as a courthouse and also – as a house. The house has been almost totally rebuilt and little of the original structure remains.
Aqua in Chicago
Beautiful skyscraper with unusual, “fluid” form created by the wave-like form of its balconies. It was constructed in 2009 and is 262 m tall, with 87 floors.
Marina City
A complex of buildings that is dominated by two round towers – 179 m tall apartment buildings, each with 65 floors. Constructed in 1968. The construction of this “city in the city” started the reversal in the development of American cities from the suburbs back to the center.