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Chicago Art Deco Madness Walking Tour
4.9
29 Ratings
Chicago
Discover Chicago’s vibrant Art Deco architecture in the Loop, showcasing the city’s Roaring 20s heritage. Join Ronnie Frey, an expert guide, on a captivating tour of 7 stunning buildings and other notable properties, revealing the beauty and innovation of the New Machine Age.
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Highlights
- Chicago Board of Trade Building - Learn about all the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior and the interior lobby (when open).
- Calder’s Flamingo - Catch a distant view of this incredible red sculpture.
- 135 South Lasalle Street - Learn about all the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior and the interior arcade (when open).
- One North Lasalle Street - Learn about all the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior and the interior lobby (when open).
- 33 N La Salle St - Learn about all the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior.
- First United Methodist Church of Chicago - See the amazing gothic architectural details on the exterior and photos of the interior of the tallest church in America, the “chapel in the sky”.
- Miro’s Chicago - See this famous outdoor sculpture.
- Picasso Statue - See this famous outdoor sculpture.
- Macy’s on State Street - See interior Art Deco motifs in the old Marshall Field Department Store and also the famous Tiffany Glass atrium. Also, see the famous “meet me under the clock” Field’s 7-ton bronze clocks from the early 1900s.
- Carbide and Carbon Building - Learn about the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior and interior lobby of this famous, green terra cotta building.
What's Included
- Historical photos of each stop in a free app
Additional Information
The Loop in Chicago houses some of the city’s best-preserved Art Deco structures, birthed during the vibrant Roaring 20s. Explore 7 extraordinary Art Deco edifices, each exceptional in their own way, in addition to 4-5 other noteworthy properties and open-air sculptures, on this amazing stroll through Chicago’s Financial District and sections of the North Michigan Avenue corridor. Your guide, Ronnie Frey, an interior designer and a wizard of historical architecture, will vividly portray the essence of contemporary living in the Age of New Machinery, an experience you’ll cherish for long.
Location
Wintrust Mortgage
South La Salle Street
Meet in front of Wintrust Bank Building near the intersection of S LaSalle Drive and W. Jackson Boulevard.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Customer Ratings
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(29 Ratings)
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Janetfn9326ph
Jul 26, 2024
Chicago Art Deco tour - This is the 3rd tour of different Chicago areas I have done with Ronnie Frey of Doorways of Chicago. He is always fun, knowledgeable, organized, and willing to share details. He keeps his tour participants to an ideal number, so it’s easy to hear and follow. His use of the Atlas ap allows participants to see more details about the buildings and architects on his tours.
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N7160zzaaronk
Jun 14, 2024
Fun and enlightening - Ronnie was terrific! He was very knowledgeable about art deco, and passionate about all of the cool details in each building. We will definitely book another tour from Doorways! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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T54ixkn
Apr 28, 2024
Art Deco, Chicago Style - Definitely a must see! Such beautiful architecture along with the many artistic details on every building. Takes you back to the time of glamor. Ronnie is a wonderful tourguide, pointing out & explaining so many things we may have missed along with telling the the history behind everything! Don't miss it!
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W2245ezheidih
Apr 1, 2024
Fascinating & Fun Tour! - If you're at all interested in Chicago art, architecture or history, I highly recommend tours by Doorways Of Chicago with Ronnie Fry! Ronnie is so engaging and informative during these tours, filled with knowledge and continuously pointing out easy to overlook but fascinating details. I live out of state and have thoroughly enjoyed the virtual tours that I've taken. I can't wait to travel to Chicago and tour with DOC in person! Until then, I'll satisfy my architectural curiosity from afar with the gorgeous DOC instagram.
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Lynnf82
Mar 25, 2024
Enjoyed the Virtual Tour - Great tour! I did the online virtual tour and it was very interesting and informative. I loved that he went inside some buildings that I had never been inside. I want to go on an in-person tour.
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E3798uzmarilyns
Mar 23, 2024
One of the best - I learned so much about Art Deco design. He showed perfect examples, easily seen and understood. I really enjoyed his enthusiasm in turning a corner and seeing something beautiful and exciting. He was also very knowledgeable of the subject matter. I thoroughly enjoyed his tour and will be back for more.
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K3922prlindab
Mar 23, 2024
Art Deco Delight! - I never knew Chicago was so beautiful! Ronnie Frey of Doorways of Chicago gave a fabulous tour showing examples of Art Deco in several of the office buildings. He knew a wealth of information and pointed out so many details that would probably go unnoticed otherwise. He has a very engaging personality and easily captivated his audience. I’m looking forward to taking more tours with him!
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C5289btluch
Sep 18, 2023
Ronnie Frey give ICAA an Art Deco tour - We had a wonderful time touring the various Art Deco beauties in downtown Chicago. Ronnie was a charming and enlightening tour guide for us Saturday morning.
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895nicolez
Sep 18, 2023
Excellent! - Very informative and highlighted some really gorgeous buildings! It was an easy walk, too. Would definitely recommend to tourists and locals.
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467sadiem
Aug 17, 2023
Art Deco tour with Ronnie - This tour with Ronnie was a highlight of my trip. He is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the sites and elements of Art Deco style. You’ll walk away with gorgeous pictures and a renewed excitement about Art Deco on every level. I especially enjoyed the balance of interior and exterior elements in the tour. You absolutely won’t regret booking a tour with Ronnie!!
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