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grew up following the Great Fire of
1871, Prairie Avenue was the most
fashionable and ritziest. Only a few
mansions remain today, of which two
are open to the public (tour only): the
Romanesque-Revival 1887 Glessner
House, and Chicago’s oldest building –
Clarke House – built in 1836.
Blues Heaven
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Foundation
MAP C5 • 2120 S. Michigan Ave.
• For tours call 312-808-1286 Wild Reef exhibit, John G. Shedd
• Closed Sun • Adm • Limited DA Aquarium
Located in the former studios of
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Chess Records, where blues greats 4
from Muddy Waters to Willie Dixon The second of the three
once recorded, Blues Heaven has Museum Campus sights, the Shedd
records, photos, and stage costumes is also one of the oldest and most
dedicated to Chicago’s blues style and visited public aquariums in the
its performers. The former label’s world. Dive in to discover the many
music plays on the PA. There are treasures of the aquatic world on
occasional live performances. show (see pp28–9).
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