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Forgotten Chicago Six Corners Walking Tour
As Chicago grew at a rapid pace during the early 20th century, neighborhood shopping districts began to spring up around the city. At first, many were small and only served the needs of those residing in their immediate vicinity. However, as transportation improvements occurred and outlying areas began to densify, many shopping districts grew larger and began to serve a more regional clientele.
Just as Schaumburg and Oak Brook are examples of present-day retail decentralization, Six Corners is an early 20th century example of this phenomenon. On this encore of one of our most popular walking tours, we will examine and discuss the history and evolution of the Six Corners shopping district. We'll look at remnants from the area's early history as a crossroads, as well as the beginnings of the streetcar era. The tour will examine evidence of the district's rapid growth and evolution, including modernist retail architecture such as Robert Heller's nearly intact 1940 former Straus & Schram store as well as storefront modernizations. Finally, we will discuss how the switch from the streetcar to the automobile caused Six Corners to transform and adapt to changing trends.
The tour will also examine the surrounding neighborhood, and will include the usual mix of overlooked oddities and more! Don't miss this tour of one of Chicago's most fascinating and intact outlying shopping districts.
Tour Details:
When? Sunday June 14 at Noon. Rain or shine.
Where? The tour will meet and begin in front of the Montrose Blue Line station, 4600 West Montrose. It will conclude at the same location.
How Long? The tour will consist of about 3 1/2 miles of walking and will last approximately 2 1/2 hours.
How much? $15. Advance purchase is required. No walk-ups. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. If severe weather cancels the tour, credit will be issued for use on a tour of equal value.
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LocationMontrose Blue Line Station (Tour Start) (View)
4600 W. Montrose
Chicago, IL 60641
United States
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