Forgotten Chicago

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Chicago, IL 60647

Forgotten Chicago is an organization dedicated to exploring and preserving the architectural and cultural history of Chicago. Through a variety of tours, webinars, and presentations, they engage the community in discussions about the city's modernism and historical landmarks.

With a focus on unique aspects of Chicago's urban landscape, Forgotten Chicago offers walking tours and educational events that highlight significant sites and developments, such as the Ogden Avenue extension and the Carson Pirie Scott building. Their initiatives aim to foster appreciation for the city's rich heritage and promote awareness of its evolving identity.

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Elisa E.
5/31/2015

What, you wanted a Frank Lloyd Wright architecture tour? Or, you were hoping to hear some juicy gossip about Al Capone? Try a different tour group. These guys are neighborhood historians, and...

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Megan B.
10/30/2008

In addition to composing captivating articles about overlooked/disappearing Chicago history, the savvy twenty-somethings running the Forgotten Chicago Web site have also recently begun hosting...

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Anthony A.
7/11/2018

Great tours. Always informative and well thought out. I think these tours are more for actual Chicagoans versus tourists (unless tourist like more local stuff) since their tours get into the...

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Dave G.
6/5/2011

Another great Forgotten Chicago walking tour today. This one covered LaSalle Street and vicinity north of the river up to North Ave. I know it's a good tour when I say to myself "I didn't know...

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L B.
5/28/2013

Dreadful waste of time and money. Snotty, ill-informed tour guide (NOT a good combination), eventually had to stick my fingers in my ears. Get a book or go with Chicago Architecture people. If...

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