The ICAA is pleased to partner with Classical Excursions to present this exclusive tour of the private residences and architectural sites of Chicago, IL. Participants will be granted access to a number of the city's most beautiful private homes, and will have the opportunity to enjoy exclusive receptions and events.
To ensure the safety of our community, the ICAA is requiring that all participants of its travel programs receive the COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot (aside from those eligible for a medical or religious accommodation).
This tour is arranged by Classical Excursions. Please note that a registration form and deposit must be submitted to Classical Excursions and a confirmation of receipt must be received from Classical Excursions in order to be considered registered for this program. Payment of the $500 donation to the ICAA prior to registration does not guarantee placement on the trip. To inquire about registration for this program, please contact Lani Summerville at [email protected] or 413-446-8728.
A fully tax-deductible donation of $500 per person is required to participate in this travel program. Please note that this donation is non-refundable except in the case that this travel program is cancelled by the organization. All travel program participants have the opportunity to receive a complimentary Individual level membership for one year to the ICAA.
Image: Georgian Townhouse in Lincoln Park, Liederbach and Graham Architects, interiors by S.R. Gambrel Inc. (Eric Piasecki Photography)
Apartment at the Palmolive
Participants will visit a single floor, 5,500-square-foot apartment at the Palmolive by Phillip Liederbach and Steven Gambrel who created a classical interior with a feeling of Art Deco. The tower building once served as the headquarters of the Colgate-Palmolive Corporation and was converted into high-end condos about twenty years ago.
Richard H. Driehaus Museum
Tour participants will attend a private tour of the Richard H. Driehaus Museum to explore the art, architecture, and design of the late 19th century Gilded Age to the present. Housed within an historic 1883 mansion, the Richard H. Driehaus Museum preserves and promotes classical architecture and design. The artworks on display are selections from the private Driehaus Collection of Fine and Decorative Arts. The museum's founder, Richard H. Driehaus, also initiated the coveted Driehaus Architecture Prize at the University of Notre Dame.
Casino Club
This program includes a dinner and lecture at the historic and exclusive Casino Club, known for its Art Deco interior.
Tribune Tower
Participants will enjoy a private tour, including cocktails, in the Crown of the iconic 36 floor Neo-Gothic skyscraper the Tribune Tower, now home to luxury condominium residences.
1260 Astor
The tour includes a visit to a private residence at 1260 Astor, designed in early 1929 by the architect Phillip Maher and one of the only authentic residential Deco high rises in the city. The current owner, interior designer Jessica Lagrange, has beautifully incorporated her own pieces and style into the space.
Georgian Revival Townhouse (Eric Piasecki Photography)
Palmolive Building Apartment (Eric Piasecki Photography)
Richard H. Driehaus Museum, Wikimedia Commons
1550 North State Parkway, Wikimedia Commons
The Chicago River, Pixabay
Union League Club, Wikimedia Commons
If you would like to register, you may contact the travel operator organizing the program. Please note that a $500 donation per person to the ICAA is required in order to participate in each travel program.
Your $500 donation helps to further the ICAA’s goal of advancing the practice and appreciation of the classical tradition in architecture and the allied arts by supporting its varied educational programs, including continuing education courses, college workshops, the Summer Studio in Classical Architecture, New Heights, and many more.
Yes, a donation of $500 to the ICAA is required for each travel program you register for. The donation is required for each person attending a tour.
You can make your $500 donation to the ICAA online, or you can download, complete, and mail this form to the ICAA. You can alternatively fax a copy to 212-730-9649. You may also call 212-730-9646 x109 or email [email protected] to make a donation. Donations must be made separately from the registration fee.
No, membership is not required to attend an ICAA travel program. However, complimentary Individual membership to the ICAA is included with your $500 required donation.
For full itinerary and more information, contact [email protected], 860-926-4895. Due to the exclusive nature of our tours, some private locations or visits may be omitted from the ICAA's website.
Over the past several years, the ICAA has travelled to destinations including Paris; Andalusia; Atlanta; Barbados; South Africa; Chicago; the Netherlands and Belgium; Scotland; the French Riviera; Morocco; the Italian Lake Region; Charlottesville; Naples; and New Delhi, among many other locations. The ICAA is always looking to diversify its travel offerings. If you have a suggestion or location you would like to see added, please email [email protected].