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Everywhere you Look Chicago © Goethe-Institut

Everywhere you look in Chicago you will find something German. From the numerous restaurants, classic buildings, and institutions that support furthering the German language and culture in the community, you are sure to find something that will keep you connected to Germany in one way or another.

    Crown Hall

    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed this building at the Illinois Institute of Technology. It was completed in 1956 and clearly reflects his architectural philosophy.More ...

    Merz Apothecary

    In 1875, Peter Merz, a Chicago pharmacist of Swiss descent, opened the Apothecary on the city's north side. It was not much different from the other corner drugstores which existed in every American neighborhood and town at the time.More ...

    Schönhofen Brauerei

    The first buildings of the Schoenhofen Brewery complex were completed at the intersection of Canalport and 18th Street in 1862. The company was started by two German immigrants, Peter Schoenhofen and Mathaus Gottfried.More ...

    Historic Overview: Germans in Chicago

    Germans came to the United States in the mid 1800s for a variety of reasons. Many sought religious freedom, but most were looking for political, social and economic opportunities. More ...