Workers Cottages of Oldtown Triangle Walking Tour

Overview

This tour will show you many of these delightful cottages and the different styles they were designed and constructed in. You will also learn about their history and unique part of the growth of the city of Chicago. Plus you will hear about other fascinating Chicago history that dates back 150 years and beyond! The Oldtown Triangle is one of the oldest and most quaint areas of the city - an area that many Chicagoans love and cherish. You will feel like you have left the hustle and bustle of the city and will instantly be transported to another place, another time, specifically the late 1800's!

City: Chicago

Wed 24 Dec

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Starting at $45.00

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Wed 24 Dec

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Historical photos of each stop in a free app

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Old Town Triangle

See the incredible homes of Charles and Frederick Wacker (Wacker Drive) and hear the history of these two men (father and son) who were very instrumental in the early design of the city of Chicago

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (45)

JohnKiss

Apr 2024

So fun, so informative. Learned so much about an area in my own city that I had no idea about. Will take another tour from this group again.

Response from Host

Apr 2024

Thanks so much, John! it was so fun to have you both along and looking forward to seeing you again!

normacF6250KL

Apr 2024

I loved everything about the tour. The historical information was amazing! It transported me back in time. Loved the views of the entire tour. I would highly recommend you to do tours with Doorways of Chicago wether your a local or visiting Chicago.

Response from Host

Apr 2024

Thanks for the nice review, Norma! I am glad you enjoyed it and I hope to see you on another tour soon.

426poppyc

Mar 2024

The name of Chicago brings to mind many images. Busy, noisy streets; lots of tall buildings; maybe a murder or two. But one thing which you probably wouldn’t expect to find in Chicago are cute little cottages. There are a lot of tall buildings here too, including a building which was once the tallest building in the USA. Ronnie also showed us inside and it truly is magnificent. The oldest tavern in Chicago is also in this area. The cottages, however, are the focal point of the tour and they are fascinating. They are known as the Workers Cottages and were built because a lot of people came to work in Chicago and needed homes. The cottages display a wide range of styles and colours, some of them designed by prominent architects. They really are lovely to look at, all of them different. In addition to showing us the cottages, Ronnie also gave a history of Chicago and how it grew from its small population of the 1800s to the big, thriving city it is today. Many well-known people have lived in this area, including a General who was involved in a very famous battle, a graphic artist who designed for a couple of well-known products and a German who was very active in the LGBTQIA+ community. Other famous people have pretended to live in this area – a couple of the cottages have featured in a film. Ronnie clearly has a lot of enthusiasm for the workers cottages and it was very special to see the house that first inspired its interest. Ronnie has clearly put a lot into creating a tour which is fun, informative and full of surprises.

Response from Host

Mar 2024

Thanks, Poppy! It is always so nice to have you join a tour - will see you soon!