🏘️🌿 From Cobblestones to Comedy: Old Town Tour 🎭

🏘️🌿 From Cobblestones to Comedy: Old Town Tour 🎭

Looking for something unique on a Sunday afternoon? Come explore the charm of Old Town, one of Chicago’s most picturesque and historic neighborhoods. This private guided tour, led by a Chicago history expert, highlights:
✨ Historic churches & immigrant stories
🏛️ Victorian-era architecture & quaint streets
🎭 Comedy venues & artistic enclaves
🍺 Legendary businesses & local landmarks

📅 Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
🕛 Time: 12–2 PM (~2 miles)
📍 Start: Sedgwick Brown Line – 1536 N Sedgwick St
🎯 End: Carl Street Studios – 155 W Burton Pl
💰 Cost: $20 (cash preferred; Zelle/Venmo/PayPal accepted)
🌦️ Details: Casual pace | Outdoors | Rain or shine
⚠️ Walk ends ~4 blocks from start — plan parking accordingly

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📍 Route & Highlights
🍴 Twin Anchors Restaurant – 1655 N Sedgwick
⛪ St. Michael’s Catholic Church – 1633 N Cleveland (Great Fire survivor)
🏯 Midwest Buddhist Temple – 435 N Menomonee
🍸 Margie’s Still – 1758 N Sedgwick
🎨 Kogen-Miller & Glasner Studios – 1734 N Wells
🏘️ Crilly Court – incl. Henry Gerber House & Daniel Crilly Plaza
🏡 Olsen-Hansen Row Houses – 164–172 W Eugenie
🌳 Eugenie Triangle Park + Chicago Fire “Blob”
⛪ Moody Church – 1635 N LaSalle
🏛️ Chicago History Museum – 1601 N Clark
🏰 Germania Club – 108 W Germania Pl
🎭 The Second City – 230 W North Ave
🎬 Pipers Alley – 210 W North Ave
🎨 Theophil Studios – 143 W Burton Pl
🏛️ Sol Kogen & Edgar Miller Studios – 151 W Burton Pl
🎨 Carl Street Studios – 155 W Burton Pl (tour end)

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🎒 Bring:
👟 Comfortable walking shoes
💧 Water bottle
🌦️ Weather-ready gear
💵 $20 fee (cash preferred)

🍽️ Optional Lunch After
Join us for food & drinks nearby:
• 🍻 Woodie’s Flat – 1535 N Wells https://woodieschicago.com/
• 🍝 Topo Gigio Ristorante – 1516 N Wells https://topogigiochicago.com/
• 🌮 Adobe Grill – 215 W North Ave https://www.adobochi.davinci-group.com/
• 🍺 Corcoran’s Pub – 1615 N Wells https://corcoransoldtown.com/
💵 Bring cash — some restaurants don’t split checks!

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🚗 Getting There:
🚆 CTA Sedgwick (Brown Line) – plan your trip via CTA
🚘 Driving: Street parking on Wells & North (watch signs). Garages nearby → SpotHero/ParkWhiz

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📝 Good to Know:
✔️ Dress for the weather
📸 Lots of photo ops (not a photo walk)
✅ Keep RSVP updated — no no-shows please
📞 Call/text if lost: 312-835-4259

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🌟 Why Old Town?
First settled by German immigrants in the 1850s, Old Town is famous for its Victorian architecture, tree-lined streets, and vibrant culture. Highlights include St. Michael’s Church (a rare Great Fire survivor), The Second City, artisan shops, and historic row houses. The Old Town Triangle’s winding streets predate the Chicago Fire, breaking the city’s grid pattern with unique charm.

🌸 No other Chicago neighborhood is quite like Old Town — come experience its history, beauty, and culture with us!