Ravenswood Industrial Walking Tour

REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING AUGUST 10TH

Chicago for Chicagoans is thrilled to bring back our tour exploring the wonders of the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor! Led by transportation history enthusiast Walter Kiefer, this adventure will dive into the many historic gems of Ravenswood's Metra-adjacent commercial properties.

Beginning at the Irving Park Brown Line, the tour will cover the history, architecture, and development of an area that's bustled with business since the turn of the 20th century. Learn how transit resources played a role in attracting manufacturing powerhouses that made everything from movie cameras, to vibraphones, to the first-ever LEGO bricks! After the tour, participants are encouraged to join the group for beverage at Dovetail Brewery— one of many craft brewers that make up the neighborhood's contemporary "Malt Row."

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To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Irving Park Brown Line Station, 1816 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, United States