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Whether you're window shopping or in the market for new house wares, the Medinah Temple is a must when wandering River North.

The hand painted murals throughout the building were restored by Lido Lippi, who was also consulted to restore the murals of the Sistine Chapel.

Since the building was originally built as a men’s club, once upon a time women were only allowed in the rooms with light blue ceilings.

Whether you’re dining at Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse or looking for a historic place to stay, do not miss the wall to wall extravagance waiting behind the doors of the Intercontinental Hotel. Around every turn is another hallway decked with hand painted mosaic tile, family crests and original club embellishments. Step into “smoking rooms,” now used as event spaces, adorned with lavish stained glass windows, rare wood walls and a hand painted ceiling illustrating the life of King Arthur.

Step back in time to Gatsby-era Chicago with extravagant baccarat chandelier ballrooms, gold leaf molding, and hand painted murals. Every unique floor has been carefully restored to its original state. It was common to spectate as Olympic Swimmer Johnny Weissmuller, the original Tarzan, swam laps.

Club members enjoyed luxurious amenities such as a rooftop golf course, a shooting range, and a junior Olympic size swimming pool-the oldest in the city. Imagine a time when the who’s who of prohibition era Chicago gathered to socialize and entertain in a lavish space that spared no expense. The south tower of the building opened its doors in 1929 as the Medinah Athletic Club. Just steps away from the iconic Tribune Tower is the majestic Intercontinental Hotel. Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile