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Private tour in Chicago Sylvie S
A Walk in Historic Kenwood
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Hello! I can't wait to share my deep love of Chicago with you. An actor, photographer, and history buff who has called Chicago home all of my adult life, I revel in sharing stories about the windy city -- and about the people who built it, made it their home, and left an indelible mark on it. Chicago has it all: a stunning skyline, an incredible shoreline, a vibrant art scene, a bustling theater and film community, and restaurants celebrating food from all corners of the world. Chicago is home to 77 (soon to 78) communities, all with distinct personalities and traits. We can't possibly visit them all at once, so I hope you come back and explore some more! Join me in the "city of big shoulders" for a visit filled with history, anecdotes, and beauty. All my tours can be customized upon request. I gave my first tours in my twenties, to French tourists visiting the U.S for the first time. The joy of sharing history, architecture, and cultural highlights is the same today as it was then. For the safety of all visitors, please do not travel sick, and wear a mask when in doubt. I of course will do the same. Thank you so much!
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Discover the mansions, history, and large lots of what's been called "The Lake Forest of the South Side"
Overview of your Chicago tour
Have you ever wondered where some of the wealthiest Chicagoans chose to live at the end of the 19th Century? Do you want to see a pre- Great Chicago Fire house? Are you curious about what makes this neighborhood so special (and yes, Mohammed Ali and Former President Obama are two names that come to mind)? Then join me on a two-hour walking tour of this quiet neighborhood filled with large yards and beautiful architecture.
Your Chicago tour itinerary
- We will meet in front of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's bootlegged houses, the Blossom House, at 4858 S Kenwood. - From there, we will meander through 48th St to Kimbark, 49th to Woodlawn, up and down Greenwood (Notable houses on the route include the McArthur house, G.L. Miller house, Bouton house, Frankenthal house, Mohammed Ali, Magerstadt house, JJ Dau house, the Obama Chicago residence...) - We will take 50th street to see a pre-Chicago Fire house before walking up and down Ellis, anchored by the Rosenwald and Swift mansions, and proceed to Drexel Boulevard, where time permitting, we will see the Ryerson house and the McGill Mansion - We will end the tour in front of Bobby Franks house at Ellis and Hyde Park/51st Street. We can of course modify the course of the tour based on your specific request.
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Type: Walking
This is all on foot. I do have a chair cane available for someone needing to sit down along the way.
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Chicago, IL, USA
Blossom House 4858 S Kenwood Ave
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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