Chicago - West Side

The Mexican Fine Arts Museum is the largest establishment of the kind in the northern United States. It displays the work of both well-known and lesser known Mexican artists and also folk art.

There are more than 1,000 objects in the permanent collection including artworks from Mexican masters such as Rivera, Orozco and Siqueiros. The museum also hosts a regular series of traveling exhibits, special events and educational programs.

ATTRACTION WAS DEMOLISHED IN 1995.

Opened in March 1929, the venerable Chicago Stadium was the home of the NHL Chicago Blackhawks and the NBA Chicago Bulls until it was torn down in 1994 and the teams moved their headquarters to the $175 million United Center located across the street. One of the recognizable features of the stadium was the organ, which reputedly pumped out the same volume as 25 100-piece brass bands playing at the same time.

The Museum of Holography was founded in 1976. Holograms are 3D images created by lasers. The museum promotes and displays artistic pieces in this museum which combines the disciplines of science and art. Four different galleries at the Museum of Holography contain works by national and international artists. There is a permanent collection as well as rotating exhibits.

The University was formed in 1982 and the campus accommodates approximately 25,000 students.