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Manhattan Building
This building located at the northeast corner of Dearborn Street and Congress Parkway. It was the first sixteen story high building and was designed by William Le Baron Jenny. The construction of this building ran from 1889 to 1891. It was designated a Chicago Landmark in 1978. The building is 2.9 million square feet. As of December 2010, Google has purchased the building for $1.9 billion dollars.


Garfield Park
This historic landmark is located in north central park of Chicago. Originally named Central Park, it was opened in 1874. It is 184 acres and was designed by William LeBaron Jenny. It is the oldest of the three orginal Chicago West Side Parks. It also is home to Garfield Park Conservatory. It takes up 4.5 acres inside and out. Thousands of plants are grown there each year for displays in Chicago. Historic features are many architectural landscapes, the gazebo, golf shelter building and a number of historic sculptures within the park. You can also play baseball, soccer, basketball, swim, ice skate or just play. The Golden Dome is an Olympic-sized gym which holds gymnastic and fitness centers, a theatre and a boxing ring. People of all ages can visit the park.

South Shore Cultural Center
Formally the South Shore Country Club, it was founded in 1905 and has a Mediterranean style. It has stables, golf course, tennis court, a bowling green, a private beach on the lake and a theatre. In 1975 it was sold to the Chicago Park District. Now it is an art center, place to rent for weddings, banquets, receptions and meetings. The golf course is open to the public along with the beach, gardens and a nature center. The stables are used by the Chicago Police Department’s mounted unit. Inside is a Parrot Cage Restaurant which is operated as a teaching program. South Shore Cultural Center was the home to President Obama and first lady Michelle, which then made it a historical Chicago landmark.