This very special tour provides attendees with the rare opportunity to visit the interiors of several landmarked homes in the Prairie Avenue Historic District. See beautifully carved wood moldings, leaded glass windows, fireplaces in elaborate tile, mosaic, and marble, and much more!Sites tentatively included on the 2024 tour (list subject to change): -Marshall Field Jr. house, 1919 S. Prairie Avenue (Solon S. Beman, architect; 1883; remodeling by Daniel H. Burnham & Co., 1902) -Charles Purdy house, 213 E. Cullerton Street, (Thomas & Rapp, architects; 1891) -William Reid house, 2013 S. Prairie Avenue (Beers, Clay & Dutton, architects; 1894) -Harriet Rees house, 2017 S. Prairie Avenue (Cobb & Frost, architects, 1888) -The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, originally Engine Company 104, 1401 S. Michigan Avenue (Charles F. Hermann, 1905) -Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation, 2120 S. Michigan Avenue (historic studio of Chess Records)An abbreviated tour of Glessner House is included as well as historic Second Presbyterian Church with its landmarked Arts and Crafts interior and collection of Tiffany windows.Tour guides will also be stationed at various locations in the neighborhood to discuss and show photos of prominent lost houses including those of Marshall Field, George Pullman, Philip Armour, and others.Attendees may select from one of two ticket types:-The basic ticket includes the tour as outlined above-The enhanced ticket includes the tour and a reception following; only 125 of these tickets are available.All ticket holders will have an opportunity to view our silent auction during check-in, which includes theatre tickets, Chicago memorabilia, collectibles, and other items of interest. Bidding will close at 5:00pm and winners will be announced at that time; winners need not be present.Pre-purchased tickets recommended.ENHANCED TICKET (Limited to 125) $60 per person/$54 members Purchase TicketsBASIC TICKET $50 per person/$45 members Purchase TicketsAll ticket sales final, no refunds or exchanges.