McKinley Park Cottages Walking Tour
The workers cottage is an important part of the story of Chicago's southwest side. In fact, these disctinctive vernacular houses make up more than a third of the houses in McKinley Park. Learn how these houses came to be built and changed over time by exploring a few blocks of the densest concentrations of Victorian cottages in the area. Hear stories about the builders and past residents of these historic houses and search for remnants of the nearly-forgotten cottage neighborhood of Mopetown.
Logan Square Cottages Walking Tour
Many visitors to Logan Square are familiar with the greystone buildings on the boulevards, but the humbler houses on the side streets were built before those grand manors. Explore the history and beauty of these historic homes in Logan Square and nearby Avondale. Hear the history of these unique vernacular houses, some stories of colorful former residents, and the need for their preservation.
Workers Cottage Resources Workshop
Join the Chicago Workers Cottage Initiative for an evening sharing tools for improving your workers cottage! We will have a panel of specialists in home repairs, remodelling, property tax help, house history research and other subjects who will present their work and answer your questions. Come to be inspired for a new project or reassured that your house challenges can be accomplished. Have a drink and meet other cottage owners and prospective owners to share your house stories.
Tickets for the workshop are by pay-what-you-can donation. Your generous support helps our work preserving workers cottages in Chicago.
October 6, 2025 - 6-8pm
Den Theater - 1331 North Milwaukee Avenue