Located on the southwest corner of Randolph and Michigan, the Cultural Center
was completed in 1897 as the city's first permanent main library. Today
this magnificent building, cleaned and restored to its original splendor, is the
civic venue that links the arts community and the general public. Preston
Bradley Hall is on the second floor, Washington Street side.
Driving Directions
Via Lake Shore Drive: When traveling south
on Lake Shore Drive take the Randolph Street exit; drive two long blocks on
lower Randolph Street to Michigan Avenue. When traveling north, turn left from
Lake Shore Drive onto Monroe Street; drive two long blocks to Michigan; right on
Michigan to Randolph.
Public transit
Via the El: Take Brown, Purple, Green or Orange line to Randolph and
Wabash; walk 1
block east. Or take Red Line to Washington and State; walk 2
blocks east. Or take Blue Line to Washington and Dearborn; walk
three
blocks east.
Also accessible by CTA buses: #20
Madison, #3 King Drive Limited; #60 Blue Island/26th;
#145 Wilson/Michigan; #147 Outer Drive Express; #151 Sheridan; #157 Streeterville.
Accessibility
Use ramp at Randolph Street entrance, proceed to Washington Street
lobby, and then take elevator to Preston Bradley Hall.
