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Beverly (South): A Castle, Mansions and More

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Stroll through Beverly’s historic district, admiring a Chicago castle, Frank Lloyd Wright designs, and post-Great Fire houses.

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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.

Duration
1.5 hours
Site Type
Neighborhoods
Location
Suburbs
Architects and Styles
Meet

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

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.
Notes:
  • Many tours sell out. To guarantee your space advance reservations are strongly recommended.
  • Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your tour. View the CAC's hours.
  • Your safety is our priority. The itinerary of this tour may be altered in accordance with health and safety policies and considerations.

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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  • Essential walking tours depart from the center at 111 East Wacker; they are free for all CAC members. Premier walking tours depart from other locations across Chicago, including neighborhood tours. Premier tours are discounted for individual, dual and family memberships and free for Deco level and above.

  • The CAC welcomes all visitors and is committed to making its offerings feel safe and accessible to everyone. Learn more about accessibility options.

  • Many of our tours depart from the CAC at 111 E. Wacker. Your ticket (regular or print-at-home) will indicate the departure location. If you have any questions about your tour’s meeting place, give us a call at 312.922.TOUR (8687).

    For tours that don’t begin at the CAC, please consult the individual tour webpage, or call 312.922.TOUR (8687) for details on the meeting location.

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