A Walk Through Time
From publicly posted calendar Checked Jul 10, 2026
About this event
One of 11 upcoming events at Glessner House, and 711 across Chicago.
This very special tour provides attendees with the rare opportunity to visit the interiors of several landmarked homes in the Prairie Avenue Historic District. See beautifully carved wood moldings, leaded glass windows, fireplaces in elaborate tile, mosaic, and marble, and much more!Sites tentatively included on the 2026 tour:-Marshall Field Jr. house, 1919 S. Prairie Avenue (Solon S. Beman, architect; 1883; remodeling by Daniel H. Burnham & Co., 1902)-Charles Purdy house, 213 E. Cullerton Street, (Thomas & Rapp, architects; 1891)-William Reid house, 2013 S. Prairie Avenue (Beers, Clay & Dutton, architects; 1894)-Harriet Rees house, 2017 S. Prairie Avenue (Cobb & Frost, architects, 1888)-Second Presbyterian Church, 1936 S. Michigan Avenue (James Renwick Jr., architect, 1874; remodeling by Howard Van Doren Shaw, 1901)-The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, originally Engine Company 104, 1401 S. Michigan Avenue (Charles F. Hermann, 1905)-Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation, 2120 S. Michigan Avenue (historic studio of Chess Records)An abbreviated tour of Glessner House including the main first floors rooms is also included.Tour guides will also be stationed at various locations in the neighborhood to discuss and show photos of prominent lost houses including those of Marshall Field, George Pullman, Philip Armour, and others.All ticket holders will have an opportunity to view our silent auction during check-in, which includes theatre tickets, Chicago memorabilia, collectibles, and other items of interest. Bidding will close at 5:00pm and winners will be announced at that time; winners need not be present.Two ticket options are available. The Basic Ticket includes the tour as outlined above. The Enhanced Ticket includes the tour, and a reception in the Glessner courtyard following the tour. Pre-purchased tickets recommended.ENHANCED TICKET (includes post-tour reception, limited to 100)$65 per person / $60 membersPurchase Enhanced TicketBASIC TICKET$55 per person/$50 membersPurchase Basic TicketAll ticket sales final, no refunds or exchanges.
