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• Galloy & Van Etten Stone Works Tour and Workshop

  • When
    Wednesday, May 06, 2026
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    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    11756 S. Halsted Chicago, IL
  • Registered
    30 registrants

  Join chapter members for an exclusive tour of Galloy & Van Etten's stone fabrication facility. Apt WGLC members will get an overview of  Galloy & Van Etten’s stone fabrication capabilities, machinery, and artisans. After seeing the operation in action, anyone who wishes can try their hand at stone carving in a workshop led by Galloy & Van Etten's expert artisans. 

  Closed toed shoes required! This opportunity is limited to 35 attendees with members getting preference. We will begin at 3 pm. Details to follow.

  The plant is located at 11756 S. Halsted  Chicago, IL with easy access to major highways.

  Visit www.galloyvanetten.com for a preview.

  
  

  
  

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• The Rise of Chicago's Brick Industry: In Conversation with Will Quam from Brick of Chicago

  • When
    Thursday, May 28, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    80

  Registration is closed

  On the heels of this month's release of Fire and Clay: How bricks reveal the hidden history of Chicago, APT is proud to welcome architectural historian, photographer, and tour host Will Quam in a members-only presentation on Thursday May 28th .

  From University of Chicago Press: Will Quam is an architecture historian and photographer. Since 2016, he’s shared Chicago’s architecture and history through his project Brick of Chicago, also leading award-winning walking tours for thousands across the city. His photographs and expertise have been featured by PBS Chicago, The Chicago Tribune, Block Club Chicago, McSweeney’s, and more. You can find him at @brickofchicago on Instagram.

  In his presentation, Will takes us into the catastrophic days in 1871 when much of Chicago burned. The renewal of the city and its' ultimate explosive growth was fueled by the technology of brickmaking that was just beginning to develop itself at a scale that could serve these emerging needs. Coupling geology and architecture with technology, brick would revolutionize how Chicago was built. We will allow about 15 minutes for audience Q&A afterward.

  This presentation will dovetail into a walking tour that's pending at the end of June. Stay tuned for further details!

  Presentation link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one day before the event. Event registration will close on 6/2/2026.

  To become a member and participate in this webinar OR to join our upcoming members-only tour with Will, go to https://aptwglc.wildapricot.org/membership-application and join now!

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