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Prairie Avenue District
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Of the wealthy enclaves both north and south of the Chicago River that grew up following the Great Fire of 1871, Prairie Avenue was the most fashionable – and Chicago’s ritziest. Only a few of its mansions remain today, of which two are open to the public (by tour only): the imposing, Romanesque-Revival 1887 Glessner House, and Chicago’s oldest remaining building – Clarke House – built in 1836 in the Greek-Revival style by New York emigré Henry B. Clarke.
Practical Information
For info on walking tours/(May–Oct: 1 & 2pm on 1st & 3rd Sat & Sun)
call 312-326-1480
Clarke House, 1827 S. Indiana Ave. tours noon, 1 & 2pm Wed– Sun adm. DA Glessner House, 1800 S. Prairie Ave. tours 1, 2 & 3pm Wed–Sun adm. no DA
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