- Walking
- Premier
Historic Wicker Park
1558 N Hoyne.
Experience the richness of late 19th-century architecture with gems such as Beer Barons’ Row and Caton Street, one of the first gated communities.
1558 N Hoyne.
Explore this unique Chicago neighborhood shaped by a diverse mix of Scandinavian, German and Polish communities. Spanning a range of economic backgrounds, residents built everything from simple workers’ cottages to grand Victorian mansions.
Architects and Styles
Meet
The Wicker Park Gurgolye Fountain, 1590 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622.
Wicker Park is unique among Chicago neighborhoods settled by first- and second-generation immigrants in the 19th century. Few feature such a rich variety of architectural styles from the late 18th century. You’ll experience French Chateau, Second Empire and Richardsonian Romanesque plus a few more. Settled after the Great Chicago Fire by Germans, Scandinavians and Poles (among others), Wicker Park has experienced boom, bust and boom again — a real Chicago story.
This tour was formerly known as "Wicker Park".
Know before you go:
- Be prepared for several miles of walking — participants should be comfortable on their feet for extended periods.
2137 W Pierce. Photo by Susan Schlegel.
North, Milwaukee & Damen Intersection. Photo by Susan Schlegel.
2138 W Pierce. Photo by Susan Schlegel.
Wicker Park Fountain. Photo by Susan Schlegel.
1407 N Hoyne. Photo by Susan Schlegel.
2039 W. North Avenue. Photo by Susan Schlegel.
1521 N Hoyne. Photo by Susan Schlegal.
MORE ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Discover more about Wicker Park by reading up on the neighboring Bloomingdale Trail/606.
Free Center Entry with Your Ticket
Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your walking or bus tour.
