The Chicago Rare Book Fair, October 23rd to 25th
Browse thousands of books, maps, prints and ephemera from dozens of dealers from around the country.
Opening Hours
Friday, October 23rd
5 pm –8 pm: Preview Night:
Tickets: $40 (includes wine, beer, soft drinks and first access to the books)
Saturday, October 24th
11 am – 6 pm: Book Fair
Tickets: $15, $10 for students and under 16s go free.
Sunday, October 25th
11 am – 5 pm: Book Fair. This event will be $15, $10 for students and under Tickets: $15, $10 for students and under 16s go free.
About the Venue
Located on the University of Chicago campus, the Quadrangle Club is walking distance from the heart of Hyde Park; a historic stretch called 53rd street, bustling with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The Quadrangle Club was established in 1893 “for the association of members of the faculties of the University of Chicago and other persons interested in literature, science, or art.” Meetings were initially held at the Hotel Barry, later known as Hotel Del Prado. The Club was incorporated in 1895 and proceeded to build a three-story clubhouse on the corner of 58th Street and Lexington (University) Avenue, which opened in June 1896.
Today, the Quadrangle Club continues to play an important role in the intellectual fabric and life of the University of Chicago. It remains a convenient meeting place for faculty, visitors to the University, and other members of the community, providing a social setting where many important University gatherings, formal and informal, take place.
Getting There
Address: 1155 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
By Bus:
Transportation from the loop is available via CTA. Navigate to bus stop ID:4870 located on Balboa & Michigan Avenue, where you’ll board the number 2 bus headed south to Cottage Grove/60th. The ride should be about 21 stops, exit on Cottage Grove & 57th Street. Walk west down 57th street to arrive at the Club.
By Train:
Transportation from the Loop is available by Metra rail. Catch the Metra commuter train at the Randolph, Van Buren, or Roosevelt stations. Get off at 57th and walk about 12 minutes west to reach the Club.
Parking:
There is street parking around the club. The closest m garage is the Campus North (Ellis) Parking Garage at 55th Street and Ellis Avenue.
Exhibitors
Armstrong Fine Art
Armstrong Fine Art
Armstrong Fine Art
Blind Horse Books
Armstrong Fine Art
Armstrong Fine Art
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Carpetbagger Books
Christopher's Rare Books
Carpetbagger Books
Christopher's Rare Books
Christopher's Rare Books
Christopher's Rare Books
Curtis Wright Maps
Christopher's Rare Books
Christopher's Rare Books
Dunaway Books
The First Edition Rare Books
Fallen Leaf Books
Fallen Leaf Books
The First Edition Rare Books
Fallen Leaf Books
The First Edition Rare Books
The First Edition Rare Books
The First Edition Rare Books
The Great Republic
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
Jeannot Barr Fine Art and Drawings
Jeannot Barr Fine Art and Drawings
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
Jeannot Barr Fine Art and Drawings
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
Michael Weintraub, Inc
Rare & Antiquarian Bookfinders
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
New World Cartographic
Rare & Antiquarian Bookfinders
Rare & Antiquarian Bookfinders
Rare & Antiquarian Bookfinders
Rare & Antiquarian Bookfinders
Rare & Antiquarian Bookfinders
Seth Kaller, Inc
Swan's Fine Books
Swan's Fine Books
Swan's Fine Books
Swan's Fine Books
Swan's Fine Books
The Verne Gallery
Swan's Fine Books
West Side Book Shop