Tour A School-Turned-Apartments, A Historic Polish Museum And More In West Town For Open House Chicago

WEST TOWN — From art galleries to churches to a school-turned-luxury apartment building, West Town and the Near West Side are chock full of architecturally significant properties.

This year’s Open House Chicago, which takes place Saturday and Sunday, features 16 prominent buildings located in West Town.

To see all of our neighborhood guides Open House Chicago, click here.

Adventure Stage Chicago

Where: 1012 N. Noble St.
When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Big Delicious Planet Catering Canteen & Urban Farm

Where: 412 N. Wolcott St.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

The Conservation Center

Where: 400 N. Wolcott St.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday

Credit: Steve Hall/Open House Chicago/Provided

District Brew Yards

Where: 417 N. Ashland Ave.
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

RELATED: District Brew Yards, Home To 3 Small Breweries, Joining Near West Side’s Growing Beer Scene

Field Notes Brand

Where: 401 N. Racine Ave.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Holy Trinity Polish Roman Catholic Mission

Where: 1118 N. Noble St.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday

Kenar Studio

Where: 1007 N. Wolcott Ave.
When: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday

Ignite Glass Studios

Where: 401 N. Armour St.
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday

Mickey

Where: 1635 W. Grand Ave.
When: 12-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Motley School Apartments

Where: 739 N. Ada St.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

RELATED: Inside West Town’s Shuttered Elementary School Now Known As Motley School Apartments (Starting at $2,300 A Month)

Credit: Hannah Alani/Block Club Chicago

Polish Museum of America

Where: 948 N. Milwaukee Ave.
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday

Palma

Where: 1146 W. Kinzie St.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

St. John Cantius Roman Catholic Church

Where: 825 N. Carpenter St.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday

VCNA Prairie Material Concrete Plant

Where: 835 N. Peoria St.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday

Credit: Eric Allix Rogers / Open House Chicago

Wolcott College Prep Arts & Athletics Center

Where: 1950 W. Hubbard St.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday

Wolcott College Prep

Where: 524 N. Wolcott Ave.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 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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