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Old Town Triangle

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

    Photo by Irina Hynes.

Step into Chicago’s Old Town Triangle, where history, architecture, and community converge in a picturesque landmark district.

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  • 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.

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

    • 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.

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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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