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One of the most popular destinations in Chicago the Civic Opera House is now home to the prestigious Lyric Opera of Chicago

Blending Art Décor and Art Nouveau styles the magnificent structure boasts as one of the best architectural designs in the city of Chicago. Sitting besides 20 North Wacker Drive facing Chicago River between Washington and Madison Streets this 45 story limestone skyscraper was completed within just 22 months and was open to public in 1929.

Renowned billionaire Samuel Insull initiated the opera house's construction to replace Louise B Sullivan's Auditorium as the home of the Chicago Civic Opera. When it was opened it became the home of the prestigious Chicago Civic Opera, Chicago Grand Opera Company, Chicago City Opera Company and Chicago Opera Company until Lyric Opera of Chicago was founded in 1954.The interior of the opera house is of blissful excellence. The large bronze doors at the south end make way to the grand foyer of the opera house which is decorated with beautiful Austrian crystal chandeliers and elaborately stenciled ceilings. Built with extraordinary architectural perfection and acoustical engineering the it can accommodate upto 3563 and is regarded as the second largest opera auditorium in North America.

Located near many of Chicago's popular attractions the Civic Opera House is one of the best places to be in Chicago.

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