Explore the Historic Old Post Office in Chicago
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About the Activity
Explore the new Old Post Office Building, whose early 20th-century design has been adaptively reused into a beautiful, modern Class A Office building. It once seemed as though the stunning architectural details of Chicago's Old Post Office would be lost to time while the building sat vacant for almost two decades. But the 2.8 million square foot building, completed in 1934, recently went through a monumental renovation and now serves as a modern multi-use event and office space that meets today's need for large, light-filled workspaces. See how historic artifacts and building details have been creatively incorporated into the Old Post Office's design including the conversion of the roof to a 3.5-acre urban rooftop park. Old places can become new spaces when a developer with vision collaborates with an award-winning architectural team.1 hour 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Tour of the Old Post Office by a certified Chicago Architecture Center docent.
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- Maximum 21 travellers in this tour.
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Guests will tour the interior of the Old Post Office building on W Van Buren Street, discuss the building's history, and its renovation into a modern office space and learn what adaptive-reuse is and why it is important. Guests will see the Main Lobby, the "Zig-zag wall", the "postcard wall", and the rooftop meadow.1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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The Old Post Office Building; meet inside the Van Buren entrance.View Location
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The Old Post Office Building; meet inside the Van Buren entrance.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is an active commercial space. The itinerary of this tour may be altered without notice at the discretion of building management.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Photography is not allowed.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketMeet the docent at the Old Post Office Building inside the Van Buren street entrance.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Chicago time to receive 100% refund.
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No reviews found!Operated by Chicago Architecture CenterCreated on 11 May 2024Created on 15 May 2025
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