# Event Details - **Event Name**: HISTORIC HOMES & COTTAGES OF WICKER PARK - Walking Tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 13 Apr, 2025 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: Uncover Wicker Park's rich building and labor history as you explore mansions, cottages, and iconic structures in this vibrant neighborhood.About this EventThe best place to book this tour is on my website doorwaysofchicago.com. You can see all the dates available there.Step back in time and uncover the hidden treasures of Wicker Park, a neighborhood that preserves the enchanting legacy of Victorian architecture and plays a crucial role in U.S. labor history. Join me on a walking tour through the cobblestone streets, where time seems to stand still, revealing a captivating potpourri of architectural wonders.Wicker Park's architectural diversity is a testament to its rich history, featuring styles such as Carpenter Gothic, Chateauesque, Italianate, Queen Anne, Romanesque, Second Empire, and eclectic designs that defy categorization. From lowly cottages to extravagant mansions, each structure whispers stories of a bygone era, reflecting a long-lost set of skills and an elegant suburban lifestyle that once flourished in Chicago.As we admire the beveled, jeweled, leaded, and stained glass windows, along with the charming gazebos and gingerbread porches, we'll also delve into the social fabric that shaped Wicker Park. Originally settled by a vibrant community of Germans and Scandinavians, both rich and poor, the neighborhood played a pivotal role in U.S. labor history.This walking tour is a journey through time, where the architectural splendor and the echoes of labor history intertwine, offering a unique and immersive experience in the heart of Wicker ParkNOTE: This is a 2 hour, three-mile walking tour so not suitable for most children under 13 or adults with health issues. The tour begins in front of the small workers cottage home at 1236 N. Hoyne Ave, Chicago IL 60622 (I will meet you there) The tour usually ends at 1266 N. Wolcott Ave, Chicago IL 60622 (In some circumstances the ending address may be different than this).LEGAL NOTICE:RF Universal Productions, LLC., assumes no responsibility and hereby disclaims any legal or other liability for any personal injury, death, property damage, error or omission, or any other loss, damage, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity occasioned by any individual’s and/or entity’s contemplation of, or participation in, any of the walking tours offered by RF Universal Productions, LLC. This provision also applies to the cancellation or rescheduling of such tours by RF Universal Productions, LLC due to inclement weather or emergencies. RF Universal Productions, LLC takes every effort to ensure that the information contained in its promotional materials is correct. Please be aware that this information may unintentionally become out of date or inaccurate. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7ca7fd20-082d-11f0-8af3-29bc14fd4390-rimg-w925-h740-dc5dabef-gmir.jpg Notable Historic Property: The John Raap HomeLearn about the fascinating history of this stunning example of Second Empire architecture and the history of this home, which involves M**der, among other things. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/7ce09950-082d-11f0-97a5-fbb4717bcb83-rimg-w925-h740-dc62445d-gmir.jpg Workers Cottages: See this cottage plus many more!Hear all about the fascinating Chicago and United States history behind these darling cottages in the city. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7d1d2d20-082d-11f0-8af3-29bc14fd4390-rimg-w925-h740-dceef4f5-gmir.jpg NOTABLE HISTORIC PROPERTY: Turkish Baths on North AvenueHear about how buildings like this one changed the face of personal hygiene in America, specifically the practice of bathing. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/7e70d640-082d-11f0-8af3-29bc14fd4390-rimg-w925-h740-dc1b1516-gmir.jpg NOTABLE HISTORIC PROPERTY:Home of Herman Weinhardt, president of the Niemann and Weinhardt Table CompanyHear about the history of this quirky home that is one of the most photographed homes in all of Chicago. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7ea86100-082d-11f0-97a5-fbb4717bcb83-rimg-w740-h740-dcc0e3ee-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/historic-homes-and-cottages-of-wicker-park-walking-tour/100001294942721539 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 1236 N Hoyne Ave - **lat**: 41.9043518 - **long**: -87.6794458 - **full address**: 1236 N Hoyne Ave, 1236 North Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HISTORIC HOMES & COTTAGES OF WICKER PARK - Walking Tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7e3051679c35e5feca015d3f8344287e54ced991acabe359a5b6c44706205e06-rimg-w1200-h720-dc4691dd-gmir.jpg?v=1742765238 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HISTORIC HOMES & COTTAGES OF WICKER PARK - Walking Tour being held? - **A:** HISTORIC HOMES & COTTAGES OF WICKER PARK - Walking Tour takes place on Sun, 13 Apr, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sun, 13 Apr, 2025 at 11:00 am at 1236 N Hoyne Ave, 1236 North Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for HISTORIC HOMES & COTTAGES OF WICKER PARK - Walking Tour? - **A:** Tickets for HISTORIC HOMES & COTTAGES OF WICKER PARK - Walking Tour are priced at USD 39 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityWalking Tour AdmissionUSD 39 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing HISTORIC HOMES & COTTAGES OF WICKER PARK - Walking Tour? - **A:** HISTORIC HOMES & COTTAGES OF WICKER PARK - Walking Tour is organized by Ronnie Frey, founder of @doorwaysofchicago. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "HISTORIC HOMES & COTTAGES OF WICKER PARK - Walking Tour", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7e3051679c35e5feca015d3f8344287e54ced991acabe359a5b6c44706205e06-rimg-w1200-h720-dc4691dd-gmir.jpg?v=1742765238", "startDate": "2025-04-13", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/historic-homes-and-cottages-of-wicker-park-walking-tour/100001294942721539", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "1236 N Hoyne Ave", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1236 North Hoyne Avenue", "postalCode": "60622", "addressLocality": "Chicago", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.9043518", "longitude": "-87.6794458" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Uncover Wicker Park's rich building and labor history as you explore mansions, cottages, and iconic structures in this vibrant neighborhood.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "2025-04-13", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "lowPrice": "39.19", "highPrice": "39.19", "price": "39.19", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/historic-homes-and-cottages-of-wicker-park-walking-tour/100001294942721539" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/historic-homes-and-cottages-of-wicker-park-walking-tour/100001294942721539", "price": "39.19", "name": "Walking Tour Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Ronnie Frey founder of doorwaysofchicago", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/ronnie-frey-founder-of-doorwaysofchicago/18649819" } ] } ] ```