Chicago Cultural Center

Located in Chicago, the landmark building known as the Chicago Cultural Center serves as the city's official reception venue where the Mayor has welcomed Presidents and royalty, diplomats and community leaders. First constructed in 1897 as the city's main library is a testament to the foresight of Chicago's turn of the (20th) century cultural leadership.

As the nation's first free municipal cultural center, the Chicago Cultural Center is one of the city's most popular attractions and is considered one of the most comprehensive arts showcases in the United States. Each year, the Chicago Cultural Center features more than 1,000 programs and exhibitions covering a wide range of the performing, visual and literary arts.

According to Crain's Chicago Business, the Chicago Cultural Center was the eighth most-visited cultural institution in the Chicago area in 2004, with 767,000 visitors.

External links

• Chicago Cultural Center home page
• Chicago Public Library/Cultural Center page of the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, Landmarks Division

Sources

• "Chicago's largest tourist attractions, ranked by 2004 attendance," Crain's Chicago Business, May 2, 2005