Follow the Path of the Great Chicago Fire or... Did the Cow Really Do It?

Tour guide Al Walavich will follow the trail of
the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871. The tour will begin at
the small museum that is part of the Chicago Fire Academy located on the site
of the O’Leary property where the fire started. Next, visit the second oldest
church in Chicago, Holy Family Church where a shrine to Our Lady of Perpetual
Help has been maintained since the fire as a gesture of thanks for being spared
the flames. After a family style lunch at Greek Islands restaurant, Al will
take us on a driving tour of the fire zone, which extends as far north as
Fullerton Avenue with a stop at the Water Tower complex, the most famous
buildings that survived the fire (because of the thick stone walls). He will
also point out houses that survived the fire. Fee includes all tours,
professional tour guide, lunch and transportation. Departs from our Northfield
location.

Call 847-470-5223 to register.



$85 member; $99 non-member