Workers Cottages of Oldtown Triangle Walking Tour
Overview
This tour will show you many of these delightful cottages and the different styles they were designed and constructed in. You will also learn about their history and unique part of the growth of the city of Chicago. Plus you will hear about other fascinating Chicago history that dates back 150 years and beyond! The Oldtown Triangle is one of the oldest and most quaint areas of the city - an area that many Chicagoans love and cherish. You will feel like you have left the hustle and bustle of the city and will instantly be transported to another place, another time, specifically the late 1800's!
Inclusions
- Walking Tour guide and historical information
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Old Town Triangle, Chicago, IL, USA
This tour will show you 40-50 of these delightful workers' cottages and the different styles they were designed and constructed in. Also, you will see some very rare instances where there are several in a row or in one case, an entire block of cottages on both sides of the street! This is what Chicago looked like in the late 1800's and prior to the Great Fire of 1871. Many of my photos of these cottages have been featured on the Bob Vila website as well as many major architectural accounts on Instagram and other Chicago based "things to do and see" websites.
Plus you will see many other notable historic properties and hear about some fascinating Chicago history that dates back 150 years and beyond!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: West Eugenie Street, W Eugenie St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Rowhouses on Eugenie Street
* Architect: Harald Hansen
* Built in 1886
* Extremely rare variegated row of 5 opulent Queen Anne and Second Empire style houses
Hear about the rich history of the beginning of the city of Chicago, much of which happened in this location.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: North Crilly Court, N Crilly Ct, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
The rich history of N. Crilly Court -
Learn about all the famous people that lived here and also see one property that is a National Landmark
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Saint Michael Church, Chicago, IL 60620, USA
St Michael Church of Oltown (Roman Catholic)
Built 1866-1869 - tallest building in the United States for 16 years!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern, 1655 N Sedgwick St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Twin Anchors Restaurant
* One of the oldest restaurants in Chicago.
* Founded in 1932, Twin Anchors has always been known for great, tender, barbequed baby-back ribs
* quaint neighborhood tavern that was a favorite of Frank Sinatra for many years
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Old Town Triangle, Old Town Triangle, Chicago, Illinois
See the incredible homes of Charles and Frederick Wacker (Wacker Drive) and hear the history of these two men (father and son) who were very instrumental in the early design of the city of Chicago
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Old Town Triangle, Chicago, IL, USA
Ann Halsted Rowhouses which were designed by architect Louis Sullivan when he was in his early 20's before anyone knew who he was!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Old Town Triangle, Chicago, IL, USA
See the only remaining farmhouse standing from when the Oldtown area was still farmland, outside the city limits!
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Old Town Triangle, Chicago, IL, USA
This tour will show you 40-50 of these delightful workers' cottages and the different styles they were designed and constructed in. Also, you will see some very rare instances where there are several in a row or in one case, an entire block of cottages on both sides of the street! This is what Chicago looked like in the late 1800's and prior to the Great Fire of 1871. Many of my photos of these cottages have been featured on the Bob Vila website as well as many major architectural accounts on Instagram and other Chicago based "things to do and see" websites.
Plus you will see many other notable historic properties and hear about some fascinating Chicago history that dates back 150 years and beyond!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: West Eugenie Street, W Eugenie St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Rowhouses on Eugenie Street
* Architect: Harald Hansen
* Built in 1886
* Extremely rare variegated row of 5 opulent Queen Anne and Second Empire style houses
Hear about the rich history of the beginning of the city of Chicago, much of which happened in this location.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: North Crilly Court, N Crilly Ct, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
The rich history of N. Crilly Court -
Learn about all the famous people that lived here and also see one property that is a National Landmark
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Saint Michael Church, Chicago, IL 60620, USA
St Michael Church of Oltown (Roman Catholic)
Built 1866-1869 - tallest building in the United States for 16 years!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern, 1655 N Sedgwick St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Twin Anchors Restaurant
* One of the oldest restaurants in Chicago.
* Founded in 1932, Twin Anchors has always been known for great, tender, barbequed baby-back ribs
* quaint neighborhood tavern that was a favorite of Frank Sinatra for many years
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Old Town Triangle, Old Town Triangle, Chicago, Illinois
See the incredible homes of Charles and Frederick Wacker (Wacker Drive) and hear the history of these two men (father and son) who were very instrumental in the early design of the city of Chicago
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Old Town Triangle, Chicago, IL, USA
Ann Halsted Rowhouses which were designed by architect Louis Sullivan when he was in his early 20's before anyone knew who he was!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Old Town Triangle, Chicago, IL, USA
See the only remaining farmhouse standing from when the Oldtown area was still farmland, outside the city limits!
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
MaryYM84
July 2021
This was such a fun tour! I live in Old Town, so it was fun to learn more about my neighborhood. I would also recommend this walking tour for any visitors because it's a fun way to explore a part of Chico that some tourists never see.
This was such a fun tour! I live in Old Town, so it was fun to learn more about my neighborhood. I would also recommend this walking tour for any visitors because it's a fun way to explore a part of Chico that some tourists never see.MsamandaKensington
July 2021
The tour was fun and interesting. Ronnie is so knowledgeable you will definitely learn and be entertained. I highly reccomend if you love architecture and Chicago history!
The tour was fun and interesting. Ronnie is so knowledgeable you will definitely learn and be entertained. I highly reccomend if you love architecture and Chicago history!Lalafuji1111
July 2021
His knowledge and fascination of the city and love of architecture and history. Very thorough and able to answer questions. And it's fun!
His knowledge and fascination of the city and love of architecture and history. Very thorough and able to answer questions. And it's fun!GaheimmaZe
July 2021
Had a great time exploring some old Chicago neighborhoods with Ronnie as a guide. The same streets and buildings you think you know take a whole new meaning once you learn about their past and their previous inhabitants. Ronnie is very knowledgeable and makes this tour a very pleasant experience....
Had a great time exploring some old Chicago neighborhoods with Ronnie as a guide. The same streets and buildings you think you know take a whole new meaning once you learn about their past and their previous inhabitants. Ronnie is very knowledgeable and makes this tour a very pleasant experience. I highly recommend this tour for locals and tourists alike.DLP1366
July 2021
Great tour of an area I had lived in for years but 1. Didn’t know the history of and 2. Apparently rarely too a close look at the intricate decorative elements of the houses.
Great tour of an area I had lived in for years but 1. Didn’t know the history of and 2. Apparently rarely too a close look at the intricate decorative elements of the houses.X5234CAkatiej
July 2021
My mom and I took this tour in May. It was nicely paced and very informative. Ronnie is a great tour guide and you can tell he thoroughly enjoys sharing his passion. Definitely recommend joining if you have an available day!
My mom and I took this tour in May. It was nicely paced and very informative. Ronnie is a great tour guide and you can tell he thoroughly enjoys sharing his passion. Definitely recommend joining if you have an available day!