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Old Town Triangle

  • Yellow wooden house with white trim and window boxes filled with flowers.

    Photo by Irina Hynes.

Tour this unique landmark district, featuring St. Michael's Church and row-houses by Adler and Sullivan.
  • Yellow wooden house with white trim and window boxes filled with flowers.

    Photo by Irina Hynes.

No other Chicago neighborhood is like Old Town. Tucked behind high-rises and moments from the vast green space of Lincoln Park, this landmark district has a unique history and diversity.

Duration
1.5 hours
Site Type
Neighborhoods
Location
Northside
Architects and Styles
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1650-58 N. Sedgwick St. (Across from Twin Anchors Restaurant and Tavern)

See St. Michael's Church—considered a survivor of the 1871 fire. Discover this neighborhood's legacy as an artists' colony and its amazing mosaic of unique homes built after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. We'll explore historic frame residences, early Adler and Sullivan row-houses and town-homes designed by Harry Weese, Walter Netsch and artist Edgar Miller.

Tour reviews

    • Discover Old Town's legacy as an artists' colony and its amazing mosaic of unique homes built after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. We'll explore historic frame residences, early Adler and Sullivan row-houses and town-homes designed by Harry Weese, Walter Netsch and artist Edgar Miller.
      Corinnen RohrCAC Docent
  • Exterior view of gothic church with white arches

    St. Michael's Church. Photo by Irina Hynes.

  • Interior view of gothic church with white arches

    St. Michael's Church. Photo by Irina Hynes.

  • Exterior view of modern temple with pitched black roof.

    Midwest Buddhist Temple. Photo by Irina Hynes.

  • Exterior view of modern home with curved walls and flat roof.

    Beauty Pageant Houses. Photo by Irina Hynes.

Tour Accessibility

CAC is committed to improving access to our tours. The accessibility information below reflects our docents’ experience and is provided for general guidance only.

What to expect on this tour

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    Terrain & Surfaces

    Easy - Paved and flat the entire route 

  • Icon of a wheelchair and red arrow

    Wheelchair & Walker Access

    Easy - Fully accessible; no barriers

  • Icon of the outline or some steps and a red arrow pointing diagonally right and up.

    Steps or Stairs

    Easy - No stairs, step-free route  

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    Hearing Access

    Easy - Quiet setting, easy to hear

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