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Wicker Park
Wicker Park Lutheran Church
Experience the richness of late 19th-century architecture with gems such as Beer Barons’ Row and Caton Street, one of the first gated communities.
Wicker Park Lutheran Church
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 statue of Charles Wicker inside Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Ave.
At the heart of the neighborhood is Wicker Park itself, a active green oasis that is the center of a vibrant and active community. This urban neighborhood features outstanding Victorian residences where many famous Chicagoans have lived and worked.
Know before you go:
- Be prepared for several miles of walking — participants should be comfortable on their feet for extended periods.
Photo by Irina Hynes.
Photo by Irina Hynes.
Photo by Irina Hynes.
Home at 1558 North Hoyne with the U.S. Navy cannon.
U.S. Navy Cannon at 1558 N. Hoyne.
1958 Evergreen.
Luxor Turkish Bath House.
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.