UKRAINIAN VILLAGE — During World War I, a large influx of Ukrainian refugees came to Chicago and settled in and around Chicago Avenue, between Damen and Western avenues.
Many Ukrainian-Americans still live here today and traces of Ukrainian culture are visible throughout the neighborhood.
This year’s Open House Chicago, presented by the Chicago Architecture Center Saturday and Sunday Oct. 19-20, highlights six prominent buildings in Ukrainian Village.
Here is a list of sites that will be featured.
Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Where: 1121 N. Leavitt St.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday
St. Helen Roman Catholic Church
Where: 2300 W. Augusta Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
Where: 835 N. Oakley Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Sts. Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church
Where: 739 N. Oakley Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Where: 2320 W. Chicago Ave.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: 2249 W. Superior St.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Open House Chicago 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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