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The Cliff Dwellers Club

Address

200 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 2000

Neighborhood

Downtown

Hours

Sat, Oct 14: 10am - 5pm

Sun, Oct 15: Closed

Long Lines Washrooms Available Wheelchair Accessible Photography Prohibited

Architect/Year

A. Epstein & Sons, 1957

Description

This private club was founded in 1907 as the Attic Club and renamed the Cliff Dwellers in 1909. It moved to the 22nd floor of 200 South Michigan in 1996 after inhabiting the top floor of neighboring Orchestra Hall for decades. It remains a private club and nonprofit organization for men and women who support the fine and performing arts. The club is a haven for artists, authors, musicians, painters, architects, and sculptors. Notable members have included Louis Sullivan, Daniel Burnham, Lorado Taft, and Hamlin Garland.

Visitor Experience

Guests may take a self-guided tour of the club space and terrace. Members will also be onsite to discuss the space and its history.