Check Out Austin, North Lawndale And East Garfield Park During Open House Chicago

AUSTIN — Some of the West Side’s most iconic buildings can be toured during this weekend’s Open House Chicago.

Open House, organized by the Chicago Architecture Center, is Saturday and Sunday, putting more than 150 sites in more than 20 neighborhoods on display. Entry is free unless otherwise noted.

Some sites may require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for entry. Check the individual site listings for more details.

Credit: Eric Allix Rogers

Austin

• Austin Branch Library, 5615 W. Race Ave.
• Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School, 5088 W. Jackson Blvd.
• Austin Community Family Center, 501 N. Central Ave.
• Fraternité Notre Dame, 502 N. Central Ave.
• Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd.

Credit: House of Prayer Church of God in Christ, Tom Harris

North Lawndale

• Central Park Theater, 3535 W. Roosevelt Road
• Farm on Ogden, 3555 W. Ogden Ave.
• Stone Temple Baptist Church, 3622 W. Douglas Blvd.

Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago

East Garfield Park

• 345 Art Gallery, 345 N. Kedzie Ave.
• Firebird Community Arts, 2651 W. Lake St.
• New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 4301 W. Washington Blvd.
• Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica & National Shrine, 3121 W. Jackson Blvd.
• Revolution Workshop, 3410 W. Lake St.

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