Beverly Tour

Duration

120 mins

Ticket pricing

I want to make sure my tours are accessible and affordable to those who want to attend. If the $28 price is too expensive for you, use the promo code BRICKSFORALL for a $20 ticket.

About

Located on the far South Side, Beverly (also known as Beverly Hills, a name that predates the more famous California town) somehow manages to be both a classic Chicago neighborhood while feeling like nothing else in the city. Growing out of former sheep grazing fields, the "Village in the City" first gained prominence as a railroad and streetcar suburb of wandering streets and Victorian mansions. As the neighborhood grew, residents filled the blocks with an eclectic mix of homes and architectural styles that tell the history of American design. In the 60s and 70s, Beverly residents bucked larger trends by fighting for two causes: FOR historic preservation and AGAINST segregation and blockbusting. Join me for a tour of one of Chicago's most unique (and hilly!) neighborhoods.

More info

The tour will run, rain or shine (barring extreme weather). I recommend bringing a water bottle, sunscreen, and maybe a trusty hat!

This tour is transit accessible via CTA and Metra! From downtown Chicago, take the Metra Rock Island line from LaSalle Street toward Joliet, and get off at 91st Street- Beverly Hills. Tours are scheduled at 11am and 3pm to sync with the Metra weekend schedule.

Please note that small sections of this tour route do not have sidewalks.