May 11, 2013 from 11am to 3pm – Columbus Park Austin, Chicago Community Area #25 sits seven miles due west of the Loop. It is one of Chicago’s largest Community Areas and was founded in 1865 by Henry Austin. Originally located in the township o… Organized by Lee Diamond | Type: fun, architectural, social, historical
May 18, 2013 from 11am to 3pm – Garfield Park West Garfield Park is community area #26, sitting 5 miles west of The Loop. Its eastern neighbor East Garfield Park is community area #25, and sits a mile closer from eastern border to downtown Chic… Organized by Lee Diamond | Type: fun, architectural, social, historical
June 14, 2013 from 8pm to 11:45pm – Buckingham Fountain The goal of the Night tours is to create an interesting way to see an area with densely packed features and stops. The night becomes our filter, and we will focus our stops on buildings and locatio… Organized by Lee Diamond | Type: architectural, social, historical
July 6, 2013 from 11am to 4pm – McGuane Park The history of the Bridgeport and Armour Square area is as old as Chicago itself. Native Americans used the area as a portage, particularly when the Chicago River was at its deepest, and most spread… Organized by Lee Diamond | Type: architectural, social, historical
July 20, 2013 from 11am to 4pm – Indian Boundary Park Join us as we explore the Northside Community Area of West Ridge. We’ll gather at the National and Chicago Landmark Park, Indian Boundary Park at 2500 W Lunt Ave in front of the recently fire-damag… Organized by Lee Diamond | Type: architectural, social, historical
August 10, 2013 from 11am to 4pm – Indian Road Woods Forest Preserve Forest Glen is community area #12 and sits 10 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Bordering the Northern border suburbs of Niles, Skokie and Lincolnwood, Forest Glen was a suburb itself until it wa… Organized by Lee Diamond | Type: architectural, social, historical
August 17, 2013 from 11am to 4pm – Jefferson Park Jefferson Park, Chicago Community Area #11 is 10 miles northwest of the Loop. Nicknamed, the “Gateway to Chicago”, farmers once came from far and wide to sell their goods in Jefferson, named to hono… Organized by Lee Diamond | Type: architectural, social, historical
September 14, 2013 from 11am to 2pm – Emmerson Park Edgewater is one of the most densely packed areas for fantastic architecture, the community has a variety of neighborhoods filled with unique homes, places of worship, schools, civic and commercial… Organized by Lee Diamond | Type: architectural, historical, social
September 28, 2013 from 11am to 2pm – Washington Park Tour of Hyde Park September 28, 2013 Hyde Park, Chicago Community Area #41 sits 7 miles south of the Loop. It is a unique community not just in the south side, or just in Chicago, but in the world.… Organized by Lee Diamond | Type: architectural, historical, social
October 5, 2013 from 11am to 3pm – Portage Park Tour of Portage Park Part of Chicago Artists Month October 5, 2013 As part of Chicago Artists’ Month, we will be repeating our Tour of Portage Park with additional stops for new public art in the C… Organized by Lee Diamond | Type: architectural, social, historical
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