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WEST LOOP — Some buildings in the West Loop that you’ve always wondered about will be open to visitors next month for Open House Chicago.
The year’s installment of the wildly popular festival, sponsored by the Chicago Architecture Center, is being held Oct. 13 and 14.
Open House Chicago allows residents and visitors to explore 250 architectural treasures and little-known sites across the city that are often exclusive or invite-only. And admission to the buildings are free.
Here is a list of sites in West Loop, University Village and nearby:
Soho House Chicago
Where: 113-125 N. Green St.
When: Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
CTA Control Center
Where: 120 N. Racine Ave.
When: Oct. 14: 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
This site requires registration and will not accept drop-in visitors.
Big Monster Toys
Where: 21 S. Racine Ave.
When: Oct. 13: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Columbian Model & Exhibit Works
Where: 1528 W. Adams St., 2nd Floor
When: Oct. 13: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church
Where: 733 S. Ashland Ave.
When: Oct. 13: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Oct. 14: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
UIC, Richard J. Daley Library Idea Commons
Where: 801 S. Morgan St.
When: Oct. 13: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Jane Adams Hull-House Museum
Where: 800 S. Halsted St.
When: Oct. 13: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Oct. 14: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
UIC Police Station
Where: 943 W. Maxwell St.
When: Oct. 14: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
X Chicago
Where: 710 W. 14th St.
When: Oct. 13: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Oct. 14: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.