Embark on a self-guided audio tour of Chicago’s storied neighborhood, exploring the University of Chicago, famous landmarks, and the home of President Barack Obama. Join William Ayers, an expert in education and social justice, as your guide.
- University of Chicago Laboratory Schools - The tour starts outside the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
- Rockefeller Memorial Chapel - The tour passes the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel.
- Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House - The tour passes Frederick C. Robie House.
- University of Chicago - The tour passes some fo the faculties and buildings belonging to the University of Chicago.
- Nuclear Energy Sculpture - The tour passes the Nuclear Energy Sculpture.
- Washington Park - The tour passes through parts of the Washington Park.
- DuSable Museum of African American History - The tour passes the DuSable Museum of African American History.
- 1101 East Hyde Park Boulevard Apartments - The tour ends outside 1101 East Hyde Park Boulevard Apartments.
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Embark on a self-paced audio adventure that starts at the Laboratory Schools established by John Dewey and trails through the University of Chicago. During the journey, visitors will encounter acclaimed architects, Nobel Prize recipients, industry tycoons, and artists, as well as the DuSable Museum of African American History and the cradle of the Atomic Age.
Venturing into the historical Washington Park, one can witness ongoing soccer or cricket matches, bike rallies, softball games or cross-currents of runners and family picnics. A brief walk leads to the residence of the former President Barack Obama and his family.
The journey is guided by William Ayers, an erstwhile Professor of Education and a distinguished University Scholar, who has extensively chronicled social justice, democracy, education and the cultural nuances of schooling, endorsing teaching as a primarily intellectual, ethical, and political endeavor. The tour is ready when you are, just download it to the VoiceMap app and initiate your journey with ‘Start Tour’.
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