The Chicago Traveler

The Columbia College campus in the Loop and South Loop is composed of several buildings, many of which were built in the early 1900s.
One of these buildings includes the South Michigan Campus, built by Christian A. Eckstorm (the same man responsible for the Alexandroff Campus Center) in 1908. Originally an eight-story building, it housed the Chicago Musical College. It is an example of neoclassical style, faced with limestone on the first two floors and red brick with white terra cotta on most of the rest; the top two floors are fronted by spaced limestone columns. The building has retained its …read more

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• The Annoyance pays homage to Harrison Ford via Bear Force One. After a series of assassinations, the Secretary of Agriculture becomes the first gay “bear” President of the United States. Now, the terrorists are after him, his partner “cub,” and his new staff! (Fridays, ends Apr 11)
• The 2008 Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in the nation and showcases domestic and imported cars, trucks, and SUVs. Of course, there are also plenty of interesting experimental and concept vehicles to see, too. (Feb 8-17)
• If you’re going to spend a lot of money on a date, maybe …read more

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Located at 600 S Michigan Ave, the Alexandroff Campus Center is the main building of the Columbia College Chicago and was the institution’s first structure. It was built in 1906-1907 by Christian A. Eckstorm, an architect popular for his industrial and warehouse designs.
The Center is a classic example of Chicago’s trademark “tall building” design. It was a modern skyscraper of its period, built with a steel skeleton, high-speed elevators, electric light, the most advanced mechanical systems available, and a floor plan designed to maximize natural light for all its interior office spaces. It is predominantly neoclassical, and the Commission on …read more

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School has started, and kids have stocked up on pencils, crayons, paper, erasers, and numerous other supplies. But school isn’t just for kids. Even adults’ brains need to be fine-tuned and maintained. If you think you’ve lost one too many brain cells from all those summer martinis, maybe it’s time to take a class at Columbia College.
Now, now… stop that. No, you’re not too old. And I’m not talking about hypothetical situations involving Train A and Train B. I’m talking about exploring and giving substance to all those little creative interests lurking in the back of your mind. If those …read more

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