Our History Highlights tours of Chicago: Crossroads of America focus on a specific aspect of the city’s history. No RSVPs needed; we look forward to seeing you!

From Pig City to City Beautiful

How did the “Hog Butcher for the World” become an “Urbs in Horto”? Delve into the past with volunteer gallery interpreter Vera Antoniadis and discover how the City Beautiful movement transformed Chicago in the early twentieth century.