Fainman Lounge: The Fainman Lounge at Roosevelt University is located on the 2nd floor of the Auditorium Building, overlooking Michigan Avenue. The lounge was named after the Fainman family, dynamic members of the Chicago business community for many years and early supporters of Roosevelt. Today, the building is a National Historic Landmark, and the achievement of famed architects Dankmar Adler, Louis Sullivan, and young Frank Lloyd Wright as draftsman. On October 5, 1887, President Grover Cleveland laid the cornerstone for the Auditorium Building. The 1888 Republican National Convention was held in the partially finished building, where Benjamin Harrison was nominated as a presidential candidate. It officially opened in 1889 and was immediately acclaimed as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. Amenities: *Gorgeous late 19th/20th century European Art Nouveau architectural detailing *Terrace overlooking Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park *Terrace covered in beautiful mosaic tile flooring *Restored copper detailing on staircase *ADA accessibility Capacity: *Cocktail: 400 Guests *Sit-down: 200 Guests http://venuelogicchicago.com/venues/roosevelt-university-fainman-lounge/ Auditorium Library: The Auditorium Library at Roosevelt University is located on the 10th floor overlooking Lake Michigan and Buckingham Fountain, which is the “Crown Jewel” of Chicago. Today, the building is a National Historic Landmark, and the achievement of famed architects Dankmar Adler, Louis Sullivan, and young Frank Lloyd Wright as draftsman. On October 5, 1887, President Grover Cleveland laid the cornerstone for the Auditorium Building. The 1888 Republican National Convention was held in the partially finished building, where Benjamin Harrison was nominated as a presidential candidate. It officially opened in 1889 and was immediately acclaimed as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. This structure, built in 1889, is a historic landmark dressed with Romanesque-style architectural detailing and constructed with thick load-bearing walls. When completed, it was the tallest mixed-use building in Chicago and the largest in the country. The Auditorium’s fortress-like exterior echoed the strength and power of its purpose. The simplicity and boldness of the exterior is contrasted with the intricate detail and design of the building’s interior. The interior is lavishly decorated with marble, mosaics, art glass, murals, and plaster reliefs in organic ornamentation. Amenities: *Unsurpassed architectural details including: barrel vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows, wood carvings, and metal work *Includes 180 classic old world library hardwood chairs and library/farm tables that each comfortably seats 10 guests *Includes 6 high tops and 6 cabaret tables *New drapery and screens *Up-lighting included *In-house catering and liquor packages *ADA accessibility Capacity: *Sit-down for 50 to 300 guests *Cocktail reception for 50 to 400 guests http://venuelogicchicago.com/venues/roosevelt-university-auditorium-library/

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