Canadian Architects of the Chicago School 1880 – 1935
A striking feature of Chicago that amazes visitors and newcomers alike is the ability of taxi-cab drivers to identify city landmarks by their architect. The […]
Speaking Engagements
Happy Canada Day! … from Chicago…
In connecting two concepts: July 1 is Canada Day. July 1, 1867 was the day that HRM Queen Victoria signed the British North America Act […]
Darrel Babuk presented with Visit Oak Park Award
At the Annual Meeting of Visit Oak Park (formerly known as the Oak Park Area Visitor and Convention Bureau), Darrel Babuk was presented with the […]
It’s been a while, folks….
…and a whirlwind of activities it has been. Just to name a few of the distractions that came over me: Leading a program for the […]
The North Avenue Architecture Photo Party
North Avenue, the border between the north side of Oak Park and the Galewood neighborhood of Chicago, is relatively newer than many surrounding neighborhoods. While […]
Canadians in the Chicago School 1884 – 1935 Presentation
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada holds a national convention every year, entitled the “Festival of Architecture”. This year, the Festival is being held in […]
Ya’ use a new computer and look what happens
I need to apologize over how this font appears when compared to other posts. I’ve recently started working from a different computer, and this blog […]
So, what was that you wanted to know?
The last month or so has seen a flurry of behind the scenes activity at the Babuk Report. All for the good. It’s all about […]
One Final Note about the Hanna Roundhouse
The “Roundhouses of the World” exhibit that has been on display at the Hanna Public Library is closing this week. In a way, it still […]
A Vacant Building in Chicago
In writing about vacant buildings and storefronts in Oak Park, one would think that I’ve neglected to mention vacancies in Chicago. Whenever I show friends […]