NEW! Walking Tour | History of the South Loop

Schedule

Sun Aug 23 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center | Chicago, IL

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The South Loop has seen it all: railroads, vice, political corruption, fire, Printers Row, abandonment, and historic buildings—several of which have been repurposed for condo living.
Join local Chicago historian Greg Borzo for a stroll through this colorful, historically rich neighborhood.
$25, $22.50 members
Meet at Harold Washington Public Library, 400 S. State Street; the tour is about 1.5 miles with sites and commentary all along the way.
Tour also includes free admission to the Chicago History Museum, good for one week from tour date.
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Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St,Chicago, Illinois, United States

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