Chicago's Prairie Avenue Walking Tours
September 20, 2009 |
Explore the fascinating history of Chicago's Prairie Avenue on this two-hour walking tour through the neighborhood. Led by Bill Tyre, Executive Director and Curator of the Glessner House Museum, the tour will cover almost 200 years of history, from the Battle of Fort Dearborn through the recent rebirth of the area of Chicago's hottest real estate market. Historic photos of homes that have been lost - including the residences of George Pullman, Marshall Field, and Philip Armour - will be shown as the group heads down the street, examining the eleven houses that remain in the area. Interior tours of the last surviving house on Calumet Avenue, now functioning as the Wheeler Mansion boutique hotel, and the incredible Arts & Crafts sanctuary of Second Presbyterian Church, featuring nine Tiffany windows, will be included.
R.S.V.P. to 312.326.1480, reservations recommended, group size limited
$15.00 per person, $10.00 for museum members |
Website:
www.glessnerhouse.org/programs.html |
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Location Information |
Glessner House Museum Coach House |
1800 South Prairie Avenue Chicago, IL 60616 |
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Contact Information |
Email:
glessnerhouse@sbcglobal.net |
Phone:
312.326.1480 |
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