WICKER PARK — Developed in the late 1800s by German and Scandinavian immigrants and later inhabited by waves of Polish, Hispanic and artist communities, Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood has a long and rich history evident in its architecture.
This weekend’s Open House Chicago features eight prominent spots located in Wicker Park.
Here is a list of sites that will be featured in Wicker Park.
Where: 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Where: 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Lubinski Building, 1550 N. Milwaukee Ave.
When: 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart
Where: 1601 N Oakley Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Lubinski Building, 1550 N. Milwaukee Ave.
When: 12-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
St. Stanislaus Kostka Roman Catholic Church
Where: 1331 N. Noble St.
When: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday
Street Level Youth Digital Media Center
Where: 1637 N. Ashland Ave.
When: 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: 1500 N. Hoyne Ave.
When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday
Open House Chicago 2019 will offer “behind-the-scenes access” to nearly 350 sites in neighborhoods across Chicago. The sites range from repurposed mansions and historic churches to modern offices and skyscrapers. The tours are all free.
For more information on the festival, and specific sites, visit the festival’s website.
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