- 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 statue of Charles Wicker inside Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Ave.
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 Ave and 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.
Luxor Turkish Bath House. Photo by Susan Schlegel.
Hoyne Avenue.
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.
