CHICAGO ART DECO MADNESS - Walking Tour

The best place to book this tour is on my website doorwaysofchicago.com. You can see all the dates available there.

Go on a captivating journey through Chicago's Financial District and the N. Michigan Ave. corridor with Ronnie Frey, your guide, interior designer, and historical architecture guru. Immerse yourself in the glamour of the Roaring 20s as we explore 7 stunning Art Deco buildings, each a masterpiece in its unique and individual way. Along the way, discover other notable properties and outdoor sculptures that contribute to the rich tapestry of Chicago's architectural history.

As we stroll approximately 1.5 miles, Ronnie will transport you back to the era of the New Machine Age, where Art Deco reigned supreme, celebrating the modern life of the time. Be prepared to be mesmerized by the intricate details and grandeur of these architectural gems. Ronnie's expertise will paint a vivid picture of life in the Roaring 20s, providing insights into the stories behind these iconic structures.

While some stops may include brief tours of lobbies, please note that on certain days, interiors may be closed. In those cases, Ronnie has curated a photographic tour that showcases interiors through his lens and historic photos from various preservation websites. This fun and fabulous walking tour promises an unforgettable experience, blending architecture, history, and the vibrant spirit of the Jazz Age.

The tour starts in front of the Wintrust Bank Building, 231 S. La Salle St., Chicago, IL 60604, and ends at Hampton Inn - North Loop - 68 E Wacker Place.

See you out on the trail!

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Learn about the stunning lobby and other areas of the Chicago Board Of Trade Building and hear about the extraordinary exterior architectural ornamentation.

Experience the Deco-styled, multi-level arcade of the Field Building, stretching between LaSalle and Clark Streets in the Financial District - where the Deco mailboxes match the Deco building. Learn about the differences between Art Deco and Art Moderne styles.

View and learn about the amazing Deco-styled limestone panels on the One North LaSalle Building, executed by the famous & highly awarded French sculpturist, Leon Hermant.

Experience the fabulous and ostentatious lobby of One North LaSalle, a 49-story Art Deco skyscraper built near the presumed site of René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de LaSalle’s 17th-century camp.

The Carbide & Carbon Building is one of Chicago's most treasured Art Deco gems, complete with a 10-karat gold leaf finial, green terra cotta/black marble exterior, and other fantastic details from the Roaring 20s era.

Get the story behind this enormous, 20-foot x 30-foot, transcontinental highway map of the United States in the Chicago Motor Club Building, painted in 1928 by John Norton.

Host or Publisher Ronnie Frey, founder of @doorwaysofchicago