The monumental steel and glass courthouse, rising 30 stories, is in sharp contrast to its predecessor, a classical six-story structure with a regal dome. Named after a former senator, the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse today houses numerous law-enforcement offices including the court of appeals for the seventh circuit and the district court for the Northern District of Illinois. The sleek and minimalist architecture of the building stands out amidst the area's other high-rises.
One of the finest community areas of Chicago is Lincoln Square. The buzzing nightlife, dining options and historic buildings that make up this area are very different from the rest of the 76 community areas of Chicago. This place was founded by Germans in the mid 17th Century.
Representing the spirit of American shopping, this well-known stretch of Michigan Avenue has something for everyone in hundreds of trendy stores, one-of-a-kind galleries, Chicago souvenir shops, mouth-watering bakeries, fine restaurants, and cafes selling anything and everything. A sight worth seeing during the holiday season, check out the decorations that make the mile look even more magnificent. Hardcore shoppers will want to start at the north end, a cluster of malls: Water Tower Place and the 900 North Michigan Shops. Store hours vary.
Constructed just after the World War II, the Inland Steel Building takes pride in being the first air-conditioned building of Chicago. The 19 storey rectangular glass office tower and the 25 storey square service towers are both made of stainless steel and lend the structure its dazzling, attractive look. If you are ever in Chicago, take a look at this majestic steel framework.
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