Throughout October, Docomomo US/Chicago will be exploring Chicagoland’s fascinating history of shopping malls through a walking tour and a pair of virtual presentations.

On Wednesday, October 26 at 6 p.m. CST, we’ll explore “The Modernism of Carson Pirie Scott & Company.” Chicago-based Carson’s is perhaps best known for their downtown Chicago flagship store designed in 1899 by Louis Sullivan (recently nicknamed the “Goth Target”). Less appreciated, however, is Carson Pirie Scott’s patronage of modern design. Arguably, no other post-World War II retailer in the US embraced modernist architecture and employed more high-profile architects than Carson’s. This presentation by Docomomo US/Chicago board member Patrick Steffes will cover Carson Pirie Scott’s unique place in Chicago retail and hospitality history, and its long legacy of commissioning innovative modern architecture visited by millions annually. More information and registration HERE.

Free/Docomomo US members; $10/non-members

We also hope you’ll join us on October 12 for another presentation highlighting some of Chicagoland’s shopping malls. More information is available HERE.

These events are part of Tour Day, an annual nationwide event celebrating modern architecture and design. This year’s thematic focus is Shopping Malls. For more Tour Day events, click HERE.