11 (Give or Take) Beautiful and Notable Chicago Parks
Geoffrey BaerApril 20, 2023
Chicago's motto is "city in a garden," and there are plenty of beautiful, notable parks with some fascinating history to live up to that ideal, as Geoffrey Baer explores.
The Eye-Grabbing Architecture of Chicago's College Campuses
Geoffrey BaerMarch 3, 2023
If you're in search of beautiful buildings, the biggest bang for your buck is to explore Chicago-area college campuses, which have noteworthy structures within easy walking distance of each other. Geoffrey Baer highlights a few.
Geoffrey Baer on His Upcoming Special 'The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago'
Daniel HautzingerFebruary 27, 2023
In his newest special, Geoffrey Baer explores The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago, from gilded lobbies to verdant parks and eye-bending skyscrapers to glorious sacred spaces. He discusses the project, and what he loves about Chicago.
Geoffrey Baer's Open House Chicago 2022 Picks
Geoffrey BaerOctober 12, 2022
There are more than 150 sites across Chicago and some of its suburbs taking part in Open House Chicago this year, so Geoffrey Baer shares some of his favorites to help you plan your own excursions.
Revisiting Some of Chicago's Lost Amusement Parks
Geoffrey BaerAugust 25, 2022
Geoffrey Baer takes a tour of some lost amusement parks that entertained Chicagoans, including his father, who loved Riverview, and himself—he was fond of the Kiddieland in Skokie. Do you have any fond memories of another park?
Nine Asian Architects Whose Work Can Be Found in Chicago
Geoffrey BaerMay 10, 2022
Whereas once Chinatown leaders had to turn to Norwegian architects, now there are noteworthy buildings and sites by Asian architects throughout Chicagoland, from skyscrapers to a library to a synagogue. Geoffrey Baer explores some.
Innovative Chicagoland Buildings Striving for Sustainability
Geoffrey BaerApril 26, 2022
Geoffrey Baer highlights some Chicago buildings addressing climate change by striving for net-zero energy, incorporating renewal energy sources, repurposing existing buildings, and incorporating agriculture, among other things.
Women Architects Who Have Made Their Mark on Chicago
Geoffrey BaerMarch 30, 2022
Architecture remains a male-dominated field, but women architects have made their mark upon Chicago and architectural history. Discover a few of them and their projects, from downtown skyscrapers to transit centers and schools.
An Exploration of Native American History in Chicago with Geoffrey Baer
Geoffrey BaerNovember 29, 2021
Discover places around Chicago that contain vestiges of Native American history in the region before the arrival of Europeans and show how contemporary Native Americans continue to shape the city.
A Sneak Peek at Geoffrey Baer's Upcoming Special
Daniel HautzingerSeptember 19, 2019
Geoffrey Baer and a production crew have been riding the rails filming his next special, Chicago by L, and we caught a behind-the-scenes look at the program on a train car built in 1959. Watch Geoffrey speak with the show's producer and a CTA employee.
Geoffrey Baer's Architecture Road Trips
Daniel HautzingerAugust 5, 2019
Chicago isn't the only place in the Midwest with exceptional architecture. Geoffrey Baer spotlights road trip-worthy destinations within driving distance of Chicago, from well-known marvels to hidden gems in unexpected places.
The Classical Architects Who Build Social Housing
Daniel HautzingerMarch 23, 2018
"You cannot show with the architecture that you are poor and you cannot show that you are rich." That is what architects Marc and Nada Breitman believe. Explore their socially minded works in photos and video with Geoffrey Baer.
Explore the Chicago River with Geoffrey Baer
Daniel HautzingerNovember 28, 2017
There's a new Chicago River Tour with Geoffrey Baer, but the TV program isn't the only way you can explore Chicago's vital waterway. You can also take your own audio tour of Riverwalk, enjoy 360 videos, watch an animated history of the river reversal, and more on our companion site.
Only a true Chicagoan can ace this quiz about the Chicago River
Jessica PupovacNovember 27, 2017
How much do you know about the river and its history? The Chicago River Tour with Geoffrey Baer premieres November 27 at 7:30 pm.
Geoffrey Baer's Boats
Daniel HautzingerSeptember 19, 2017
In the upcoming The Chicago River Tour with Geoffrey Baer, Geoffrey boards six diverse vessels to explore Chicago's waterways by boat. From a canoe to a tugboat, discover the different boats and how each represents a different part of river traffic.
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