Chicago Neighborhood Architecture & History Tour

Walk Wicker Park's leafy streets with a guide, exploring architecture shaped by generations of changing communities.

• See towering red brick mansions built by wealthy 19th-century German brewers
• Discover the history of a Polish community that once rivaled Warsaw
• Trace the neighborhood's roles in labor unrest and Puerto Rican activism
• Explore the stories of galleries and punks that made their home here
• Learn how Chicago became the brick capital of the world and how technological innovation transformed building bricks

Important details

• You may be refused participation if you are intoxicated, disruptive, or considered unsafe to include.
• Participation requires accepting responsibility for your safety and a liability waiver covering injury and loss of personal property, including waiving legal claims against the operator.
• The walk takes place outdoors in public spaces with hazards including uneven pavement, nearby moving vehicles, and inclement weather.