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Forgotten Chicago Logan Square Walking Tour
This first-time Forgotten Chicago walking tour of Logan Square will explore the successive waves of development and redevelopment in a community that is undergoing gentrification. We will take an in-depth look at the place where magnificent greystones along Logan Boulevard abut working-class cottages.
Of course, we will examine the rich history of the area. We'll discuss factories that employed hundreds, taverns that served as de facto social clubs for workers, and the housing stock that served many waves of new immigrants. Along the way, our hope is that participants will gain new perspectives of how a Chicago neighborhood has developed, changed, and continues to evolve over time.
Tour participants will also have the opportunity to see the historic Logan Square Boulevard District in detail. We will also look at sites reflecting the area's ethnic history, along with architectural oddities and other curiosities in the built environment. All of these elements will be tied together as we study the evolution of one of Chicago's unique outlying neighborhoods.
Tour Details:
When? Sunday August 14 at Noon. Rain or shine.
Where? The tour will meet and begin at the garden at the northwest corner of Milwaukee/Logan, near the Logan Square Blue Line subway entrance -- approximately 2620 North Milwaukee Avenue. It will conclude nearby.
How Long? The tour will consist of about 3 1/2 miles of walking and will last approximately 2 1/2 hours.
How much? $20. 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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LocationLogan Square Blue Line (Tour Start) (View)
2620 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
United States
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