There’s just no end to the amount of things to see in Chicago, with all that architecture and art just waiting to be explored. Adding to the extremely long list of Chicago’s points of interest are, of course, the historical sites that have witnessed the city grow and change through the decades. These sites are the true treasures of Chicago, showing visitors and locals the rich heritage that produced this glorious city.

Just ask your Universal Taxi driver to take you to these historical points of interest, and experience the city’s rich history firsthand:

• Glessner House. Built in 1887, it was the home of Henry Hobson Richardson Glessner. He was one of the, if not the primary inspiration of a lot of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work. Inside the home is an amazing collection of decorative art and furniture as well as English arts and crafts.
• Union Station. The Union Station’s Great Hall has always been one of the most photographed pictures you’ll see the moment you start looking into American history and architecture. At its peak, around 10,000 passengers went through it daily with around 300 trains taking them to different directions.
• Wrigley Building.This is not only a city landmark, but a national one as well. It is inspired by the Giralda Tower at the Seville Cathedral in Spain and displays an American version of the French Renaissance style.
• Chicago Water Tower. Built in 1869, it is one of the few structures that survived the 1871 Chicago Great Fire. A limestone building that does not exactly look like a traditional water tower, the main structure is 154 feet high. This is also the first American Water Landmark in the country.
• Robie House. This structure is the perfect example of the Prairie House style of architecture as popularized by Frank Lloyd Wright. This architectural design is known as the first truly American style, and although the concept came all the way from 1910, it still continues to be a favorite until today.
• Wrigley Field. It first opened in 1914, and has become one of the most important stops for anyone who visits Chicago since then. It is a testament to how fans truly love the Cubs, and the manual scoreboard coupled with its ivy-covered brick walls really takes you back into time.
• Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. The renowned architect started building his own home in 1889, and its transformation never really ceased the entire time the legend lived there. He made modifications as his needs and wants changed, and the entire design is so intricate that there is no doubt at all that he worked on it.
• Graceland Cemetery. If you feel comfortable standing in the midst of great people – dead great people, that is, Graceland Cemetery is the perfect place to visit. Designed in 1861, this beautifully landscaped site is not only home to famous gravesites, but to a few mysterious happenings at night as well, or so they say.

If you find yourself wanting to see more of Chicago’s history, just hop into a Universal Taxi and have the driver take you around these sites. This is the best way for you to truly savor the city’s past as well as know the great people who built and developed it to the beautiful city it is today.