BACK OF THE YARDS — Some buildings in Back of the Yards that you’ve always wondered about will be open to visitors this weekend for Open House Chicago.
The year’s installment of the wildly popular festival, sponsored by the Chicago Architecture Center, is being held Oct. 13 and 14.
Open House Chicago allows residents and visitors to explore 250 architectural treasures and little-known sites across the city that are often exclusive or invite-only. And admission to the buildings are free.
Here is a list of sites in Back of the Yards, Bridgeport and nearby:
Chicago Maritime Museum
Where: Bridgeport Art Center 1200 W. 35th St.
When: Oct. 13,14 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
ComEd Chicago Training Center
Where: 3536 S. Iron St.
When: Oct. 13,14 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Growing Home’s Wood Street Urban Farm
Where: 5814 S. Wood St.
When: Oct. 13, 14 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ling Shen Ching Tze Buddhist Temple
Where: 1035 W. 31st St.
When: Oct. 13, 14 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
St. Mary of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church
Where: 1039 W. 32nd St.
When: Oct. 13 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Oct. 14 11:45 a.m.- 5p.m.
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church
Where: 1723 W. 48th St.
When: Oct. 13, 14 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Testa Produce
Where: 4555 S. Racine Ave.
When: Oct. 13, 14 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
This site requires registration and will not accept drop-in visitors.
The Plant
Where: 1400 W. 46th St.
When: Oct. 13, 14 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Whiner Beer Co.
Where: 1400 W. 46th St.
When: Oct. 13, 14 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Zap Props
Where: 3611 S. Loomis Pl.
When: Oct. 13, 14 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
