Workers Cottages of Oldtown Triangle Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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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!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

You can find me on the sidewalk in front of the amazing rowhouses at our starting address

End Point

End point

The tour will end with the last stop, which is the very first workers cottage I ever saw before I knew what they were. The end of the tour is a few short blocks from where it started.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Old Town Triangle
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: 120 mins
2. West Eugenie Street
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 mins
3. North Crilly Court
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 mins
4. St. Michael House of Prayer
St Michael Church of Oltown (Roman Catholic) Built 1866-1869 - tallest building in the United States for 16 years!
Duration: 20 mins
5. Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
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 mins
6. Old Town Triangle
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 mins
7. Old Town Triangle
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 mins
8. Old Town Triangle
See the only remaining farmhouse standing from when the Oldtown area was still farmland, outside the city limits!
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Historical photos of each stop in a free app

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Supplied by Tours by Doorways Of Chicago

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