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Beverly (South): A Castle, Mansions and More

  • Exterior shot of a small castle amidst greenery

    Givins Castle. Photography by Eric Allix Rogers

Tour one of Chicago’s most fascinating neighborhoods, Beverly.
  • Exterior shot of a small castle amidst greenery

    Givins Castle. Photography by Eric Allix Rogers

Explore two houses built just after the Great Fire of 1871, a Frank Lloyd Wright home and a true Chicago castle. This tour showcases part of Chicago’s Longwood Drive Landmark District located in one of the nation’s largest National Register Districts.

Duration
1.75 hours
Site Type
Neighborhoods
Location
Southside
Architects and Styles
Meet

103rd St. - Beverly Hills Metra Station, 10301 S. Walden Pkwy.

Unlike most of Chicago, the lots in Beverly are large — some as big as 1.5 acres. The houses also are large — most were constructed between 1890 and 1930 and each is unique. There are no tract houses on this tour. See the work of famous and not-so-famous architects who designed homes in a variety of styles.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
  • This tour begins at 1:15 pm, a time that is convenient for those wishing to take the Rock Island Metra Line from downtown Chicago to the tour's starting and ending point at the 103rd St. Metra station.
  • There is free parking on Walden Pkwy. north of 103rd St.
  • This tour includes a visit to a privately owned residence designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. All guests are required to complete a waiver prior to participation.

Tour reviews

    • I love the Beverly tour because of the diversity of residential architecture styles that are represented. Beverly is a beautiful, family-friendly gem of a community on the Southside. And there's a CASTLE!
      Cindy Everett CAC Docent
    • Fabulous experience on the Chicago Architecture Center tour of Beverly. Docent Cindy was knowledgeable, personable, and professional. She shared loads of info about architecture, Beverly, and Chicago. The tour was a lot of fun, and we learned so much.
      Marcy T. Tour Attendee
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