# Event Details - **Event Name**: Benjamin Marshall Society Spring Luncheon - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 11:30 am – Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us at the glamorous Women's Athletic Club of Chicago in honor of Drake Hotel architect, Benjamin Marshall on his 152nd Birthday!About this EventJoin the Benjamin Marshall Society and Chicago television personality, Geoffrey Baer, for a festive spring luncheon at the historic Women’s Athletic Club of Chicago, celebrating the 152nd birthday of renowned Chicago architect and Father of the Gold Coast, Benjamin Marshall. Treat your mother for a Mother's Day gift to this elegant gathering all about the architect of the Drake Hotel, the former Edgewater Beach Hotel and the legendary Blackstone Hotel.Guests will enjoy a curated Spring lunch menu, and two drink tickets for beverages of their choice.This spring luncheon is the Society's annual fundraiser benefitting its ongoing mission of making known to the public Marshall's extraordinary legacy impacting the life of Chicago and Chicagoans in launching the city as an international destination. Join us in paying tribute to this colorful visionary at our glamorous luncheon in the presence of the French Consul General and other Marshall enthusiasts. We look forward to seeing you! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/benjamin-marshall-society-spring-luncheon/100001986662806935 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: 626 N Michigan Ave - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 120, max: 150, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 626 N Michigan Ave - **lat**: 41.8935744 - **long**: -87.624693 - **full address**: 626 N Michigan Ave, 626 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Benjamin Marshall Society Spring Luncheon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/35ba9e2a9b666ef6d284b36690f606b1dd787c0833186ec4f7c52ffcab814699-rimg-w1200-h600-dc030706-gmir.jpg?v=1775451249 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Benjamin Marshall Society Spring Luncheon being held? - **A:** Benjamin Marshall Society Spring Luncheon takes place on Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 11:30 am to Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm at 626 N Michigan Ave, 626 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Benjamin Marshall Society Spring Luncheon? - **A:** Benjamin Marshall Society Spring Luncheon is organized by Benjamin Marshall Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Benjamin Marshall Society Spring Luncheon is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Our mission is educate the public and revive Benjamin Marshall's dialogue on the civic responsibility of the urban architect and the role of architecture, planning, and design in the urban environment and in society as a whole.So little is known about the architect of Chicago's Drake Hotel, the Edgewater Beach Apartments, and his many other famous iconic public buildings and residential landmarks. They include his creation of East Lake Shore Drive, in addition to the Edgewater Beach Hotel, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Blackstone Hotel, the Blackstone Theater, (now the Merle Reskin Theater).The Benjamin Marshall Society is a not for profit 501(c) organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law." } ] } ] ```