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 First Greek Orthodox congregation in Chicago |
1017 North La Salle Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 664 5485 |
The first Greek Orthodox congregation in Chicago built this cathedral. It is modeled after the Cathedral Church in Athens, Greece. The exterior is done in a Renaissance-Byzantine style with a dome rising from the center of the rectangular building. In 1938, a number of stained glass windows were added that depict various saints from the Eastern Church. The light from the windows warmly illuminates the rich interior of the main auditorium. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Georgian-Style Synagogue |
3751 N Broadway Chicago, IL 60613 United States +1 773 281 1423 http://www.ansheemet.org info@ansheemet.org |
Like many of Chicago's Jewish congregations, the conservative Anshe Emet began on the West Side and eventually moved north. In 1910, the congregation found a permanent home in this simple yet elegant building. The exterior of the building is Georgian style, while the inside is auditorium style with seven beautiful stained-glass windows depicting various themes from Jewish history and folklore. The church grounds also include a cemetery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian Renaissance-style church |
323 West Illinois Street Chicago, IL 60610-4112 United States +1 312 644 0036 |
Located behind the Merchandise Mart, this church is far from any residential neighborhood. While its location may seem odd, it serves those who work in the surrounding commercial area quite well. Its simple, nondescript exterior is also unusual for a church building of 1880s vintage in Chicago. Assumption was the first church built for and by Italian Catholics in Chicago. The Italian Renaissance style of the interior reflects this heritage. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Worship in the Loop |
16 South Clark Street Chicago, IL 60603 United States +1 312 346 7370 http://www.chicagoloopsynagogu... |
This attractive modern-style synagogue sits between two nondescript office buildings; it seems oddly out of place in the middle of the Chicago Loop. The entrance is comprised of three tall columns ending in septa pyramidical points. Between the entrance and the doors is a massive stained glass window adorned with Hebraic symbolism. Inside is a modern auditorium that seats 500 people and centers around a marble arch. Built in 1929, this congregation has been busy ever since serving tourists, business people and nearby residents. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Peaceful church in the midst of Michigan Avenue |
126 East Chestnut Street Chicago, IL 60611-2094 United States +1 312 640 5488 http://www.fourthchurch.org/ callerton@fourthchurch.org |
This church has been a Chicago landmark since its construction in 1914. In 1975, it was declared a national one. Architect Ralph Adams Cram designed this gorgeous church in the Gothic Revival style. If you are strolling down Michigan Avenue, stop and admire this striking building of Bedford limestone and rich ornamentation. The church is located across the street from the bustling Hancock Center. Its restored courtyard is a quiet sanctuary from the stresses of city life. This landmark is also an active parish serving thousands of people, from all strata of society and all walks of life. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Visit Chicago's most famous deceased |
4001 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60613-1903 United States +1 773 525 1105 http://www.gracelandcemetery.org contact@gracelandcemetery.org |
Established in 1860, this is Chicago's most famous cemetery and is on the National Registry of Historic Sites. Recall any important person in Chicago history, and chances are he or she is buried here. Notables whose final resting place is Graceland Cemetary include dept. store tycoon Marshall Field, architect Mies van der Rohe, and railroad inventor George Pullman. Some of the tombs, such as the Getty mausoleum designed by Louis Sullivan, are themselves works of art, complementing the lakes and statues. Take a tour offered by the Chicago Historical Society (+1 312 642 4600) or by the Chicago Architecture Foundation (+1 312 922 3432). Do not expect to see any spooks, though. Ghost legends are few and far between, as Graceland stands as an anomaly in this most haunted city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Main church of Chicago Archdiocese |
735 North State Street (at Superior street) Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 787 8040 http://www.holynamecathedral.org/ |
Holy Name is best known to Chicagoans as the main church of the Chicago Catholic Archdiocese. It is a gorgeous example of Gothic style architecture, inside and out. In 1969, the interior was substantially redesigned and altered, but it retains its inspiring elegance. Because of its location and fame, this church is one of the busiest parishes in the city, catering to business people, tourists and city residents. View the official hat of every archbishop who has served here. It has been tradition here since the 13th century to suspend the cardinal's hat from the ceiling upon his death. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baroque Polish church |
1118 North Noble Street Chicago, IL 60622 United States +1 773 489 4140 |
Renaissance and Baroque styles combine to create one of the most interesting churches in the city. Two huge Corinthian pilasters stand on either side of four Corinthian columns that support a massive portico. Inside the church, the steel-made vaulted ceiling stands free, providing a sweeping view of the elaborately painted ceiling, done by K. Markiewicz in 1926. Since the church was built in 1873, it has housed a primarily Polish congregation. While it caters to a more mixed crowd today, some services are still conducted in Polish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Landmark Louis Sullivan-designed church |
1121 North Leavitt Street Chicago, IL 60622 United States +1 773 486 4545 / +1 773 486 6064 http://www.holytrinitycathedra... troika51@comcast.net |
Form follows function, even in church architecture. Louis Sullivan was retained by St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox parish to design a suitable hall of worship. What he came up with was a unique approach to traditional Byzantine design. The elaborate interior comes as a surprise after one views the simple exterior. A richly ornamented altar looks out at a number of icons and paintings. The interior is based on St. Vladimir's Cathedral in Kiev. With no pews, worshippers kneel and stand to hear services that are performed in both Old Slavic and English. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest continuous congregation in Chicago |
1100 East Hyde Park Boulevard Chicago, IL 60615 United States +1 773 924 1234 http://www.kamii.org/ |
This Byzantine-inspired building houses the oldest Jewish congregation in Chicago, one that moved seven times before settling in this Hyde Park neighborhood. The building looks somewhat out of place in Chicago, as many associate Chicago Jews with Russian immigrants and European style churches. This temple reflects the religion's Middle Eastern roots, however. Inside, an impressive 80-foot high dome crowns the auditorium. This structure looks majestically down upon the beautifully crafted Italian ark, which contains the temple's Torah. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Charming non-denominational church |
1136 N LaSalle Blvd Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 573 8800 http://www.lasallestreetchurch... |
Originally, this 1886 building served as an Evangelical Lutheran Church. Today, it is a non-denominational evangelical congregation. During the years between, ownership of the church changed hands a few times. The Christ Church of Deliverance and the Moody Church both ran the congregation for a time. Compared to other gothic-style churches in Chicago, this one is a little small. However, its diminutive size adds to its charm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The house that Moody built |
1609 North LaSalle Drive Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 312 943 0466 |
When Dwight Moody arrived in Chicago from Boston in 1856, he was a humble shoe salesman who felt a religious calling. He founded a school on the North Side that quickly grew to be one of the largest Sunday schools in the country. Today, the school is not just for children, but also for adults seeking to study the Bible, many of whom plan on becoming missionaries throughout the world. The church is fundamental in nature, but is notconnected to any particular sect. The building that contains the school is directly across the street from the Chicago Historical Society, and is worth a look because of its unusual design. Inside, the auditorium seats 4,000 people, making it one of the largest Protestant churches in the country. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant, Spanish Romanesque church |
4640 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL 60640 United States +1 773 561 2141 |
The story of Lourdes is well known, not only to Catholics, but to Christians of all denominations. The name of this elegant Spanish Romanesque Church derives from the church of the same name in Lourdes, France, where it is said that the Virgin Mary performs miraculous healings. The Chicago church showcases three graceful domes atop a building with buff-colored brick and a red-tile roof. This church boasts a large school and a lively parish amidst an eclectic community. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful Lakeview church |
708 West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 525 3533 |
A quiet sanctuary amidst the grime of Belmont Avenue, this is perhaps the prettiest Catholic Church in the city. The gothic style church is set on lush grassy grounds. The interior is rich with statues and stained glass. In fitting with its location, the church's priests are of a progressive nature, making this a welcome Saturday and Sunday refuge for many. Parking is available, though many parishioners walk to services. Times may change, so call to verify. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of only two basilicas in Chicago |
3121 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60612 United States +1 773 638 0159 http://www.ols-chicago.org/ olsparish@ols-chicago.org |
Only the Pope has the authority to designate a church building a "basilica." This is an honorary title given to churches with especially noteworthy architecture, and Our Lady of Sorrows is only one of two churches in Chicago with such an esteemed degree. The Renaissance building was completed in 1900 after ten years of construction. Inside, an absolutely magnificent barrel-vaulted ceiling wraps around a high altar that is made entirely of Carrara marble. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The tidings |
460, Lake Street Chicago, IL 60302 United States +1 708 848 5860 http://www.pilgrimoakpark.com/ office@pilgrimoakpark.com |
Pilgrim Congregational Church has a diverse congregation; and people of all races, ages, religious backgrounds, beliefs are welcome. Encouraging spirituality, this church recognizes the need for God in everyone's lives. The church offers service to the community and conducts activities like collecting food, cooking, serving, distributing it, providing overnight shelter for the homeless and also acting as foster parents whenever temporarily required. The church is also known as the 'Donut Church' for contributing proceed of USD500,000 to charity from its sales. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful chapel on the South Side |
5850 South Woodlawn Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 United States +1 773 702 7059 http://www.uchicago.edu/aff/ro... |
The Rockefeller Chapel was, indeed, named after the famous tycoon, and is the tallest building on the University of Chicago campus. With a Guastavino-tile ceiling, massive organ pipe and carved oak seating, the atmosphere is perfect for the pomp and circumstance of a graduation ceremony or a production of Handel's 'Messiah', which the University of Chicago Motet Choir has performed annually for more than 50 years. Weddings are also performed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Charming church, just off busy Clark Street in Lincoln Park |
642 West Deming Place Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 773 281 0371 http://www.stclementchurch.org |
Of all the beautiful churches in the city, this is one of the most interesting in appearance. While shopping on Clark Street in Lincoln Park, turn west down Deming Place for a couple blocks to soak in this Byzantine style church that also combines Romanesque elements. Part of the church's interior is actually a copy of the ceiling of the apses from the St. Clemente in Rome. Statues, dozens of stained glass windows and mosaic decoration adorn and wrap around the altar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Georgian Church, former synagogue |
733 South Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL 60607 United States +1 312 243 3738 |
This was not always a Greek church. In 1910, this gorgeous Greek Revival building rose above Ashland Avenue as the Anshe Shalom synagogue. At the time, the neighborhood was very much Jewish, but that had changed by 1927. The building was purchased by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox community, and so it remains today. The interior of the church is beautifully decorated, with the top dome featuring a magnificent painting. Sunday services are usually crowded, as many of the Greek Orthodox faithful come to worship here. Call for service times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pre-Fire cathedral |
65 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 787 7360 http://www.saintjamescathedral... info@saintjamescathedral.org |
Parts of this cathedral date back to before the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Most of the church, however, was gutted in the blaze, but the walls and the bell tower date back to its 1857 incarnation. Besides being the oldest Episcopal church in the city, the church is also noted for a very famous visitor. In 1860, Abraham Lincoln visited the church the day after he was elected President. Most services are held in the Chapel of St. Andrews, which is where the brotherhood of St. Andrew was founded in 1883. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic, Kashubian Catholic church |
2311 North Southport Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 773 327 8955 http://www.stjosaphat.com mail@stjosaphat.com |
Six-feet thick walls support twin columns that stretch 109 feet high. This dramatic, richly ornamented facade has faced Southport Avenue since 1900. The 88-foot barrel-vaulted, coffered ceiling looks down to a gilded mahogany baldachin just above the altar. When it was first constructed, the church served Kashubian Catholics in the community. Today, the neighborhood is much more diverse, and includes Kashubian Americans, Polish Americans, Mexican Americans and a variety of other ethnic groups. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stunning example of Byzantine design |
2238 West Rice Street Chicago, IL 60622 United States +1 773 276 4537 http://www.stnicholascathedral... webmaster@stnicholascathedralukrcath.org |
This is a truly stunning example of Neo-Byzantine architecture. A myriad of ornamented domes rise high above Rice Street, looking down on "Ukrainian Village" just as it did when erected in 1906. The church is based on the 11th century Cathedral of St. Sophia in Kiev, and this style of design shows stunningly without and within. The interior of the church was renovated in 1974 and is simply beautiful. There is a nine-tiered chandelier with 480 lights shining down from the tallest dome, and a series of Byzantine paintings adorn the altar and sanctuary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magnificent church |
1351 West Evergreen Avenue Chicago, IL 60622-2396 United States +1 773 278 2470 |
Chicago boasts a large Polish population, and this is the head church of all the Polish churches throughout the city. Built in 1876, it was modeled after a church in Krakow. It is hard to recognize the similarities now because it has gone through a number of alterations over the years. Inside, the church is opulent and majestic with carved oak choirs stalls, huge paintings and Tiffany windows peering down on the baroque altar. Polish faithful still come to worship here, although today it caters to a large Mexican population. Service times change frequently. Please call to verify. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic Church in Beautiful Hyde Park |
5472, South Kimbark Avenue Chicago, IL 60615 United States +1 773 324 2626 http://www.stahydepark.org/ staparish@aol.com |
Located in the beautiful Hyde Park area of Chicago, St. Thomas the Apostle is a historic Roman Catholic Church. Built in 1869, it is listed in the National Registrar of Historic buildings and is an architectural gem, featuring a bronze Pietra by Italian Sculptor Alfeo Faggi as well as a bas relief of Jacob wrestling with the angel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful, lakeshore synagogue |
3480 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 525 4707 rabbiamp@sholomchicago.org |
Although not in its original location, this is one of Chicago's oldest congregations. Founded in 1867 on Superior Street near Wells, the first building burned down in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. After that, it moved to a number of locations before arriving at its magnificent, present home in 1930. The largest temple in the Chicago area, Temple Shalom is also one of the prettiest and grandest. The large dome is enough to sweep anybody up to God. Service times vary depending on season. Call for information. Call for service times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic Frank Lloyd Wright church |
875 Lake Street Chicago, IL 60301 United States +1 708 383 8873 http://www.unitytemple-utrf.org/ info@utrf.org |
Unity is one of the few prairie style churches in the country. Architectural great Frank Lloyd Wright, who was a member of the congregation, designed the building. The flat, cube-like building sits squat to the ground. Inside, the auditorium has excellent acoustics. Daily tours are offered, and a portion of the proceeds goes to ensure the future of this rare building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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