Astor Street Historic District, Chicago
Near Old Town, on what's often referred to as the Gold Coast, Astor Street was named for the fur tycoon John Jacob Astor, and does him tribute on his favored terms - these are the most expensive houses in Chicago.
Near Old Town, on what's often referred to as the Gold Coast, Astor Street was named for the fur tycoon John Jacob Astor, and does him tribute on his favored terms - these are the most expensive houses in Chicago. The atmosphere is the main attraction, but the 1892 Charnley House (1365 N Astor St) is particularly interesting, marking a halfway point between the distinctive styles of master architect Louis Sullivan and his apprentice Frank Lloyd Wright. There are also some interesting Art Deco homes like Holabird & Root's design at 1444 N Astor St.
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About Astor Street Historic District
Astor St, between Division and North
+1 312-915-0105
Astor Street Historic District and Nearby Sights on Map
International Museum of Surgical Science
Housed in a historic mansion, the Museum contains four floors of exhibits dedicated to the history of medicine and surgery and is filled with artwork and artifacts ranging from Incan surgical tools circa 2000 B
Chicago History Museum
A creative urban history museum
North Avenue Beach
Quite possibly the beach volleyball capital of the Midwest
Oak Street Beach
There is plenty of everybody doing everything at Oak Street Beach
Zanies Comedy Nite Club
This is Chicago's flagship stand-up comedy club and hosts all the big international stand-up touring acts
Newberry Library
The oldest public library in Chicago, although not part of the city library system
Old Town Triangle District
Several blocks of beautiful cottages and row houses, notably the five at 1826-34 N Lincoln Park West, which were designed by Louis Sullivan in 1885
Second City
The list of Second City alumni in show business has become something of a cliche - Alan Alda, John Belushi, Bill Murray, on and on - and it's still going strong today, with recent graduates like Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, and Tina Fey
Thomas Masters Gallery
A member of the River North gallery scene, with contemporary art, including paint, drawings and sculpture
Loyola University Museum of Art
Right next to the Water Tower, LUMA is best known for its exhibits on sacred art and architecture, but it occasionally veers into modern art as well, such as an installation of Andy Warhol's silver balloons