Author: Ronnie Frey

Art Deco Madness Walking Tour

Brief History of Arts Decoratifs Art Deco is a style of visual arts, architecture and design which first appeared in France just before World War 1 It got its name. Arts Décoratifs (shortened) from the famous “International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts” held in Paris in 1925 It was an art form and It influenced the design of not

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Pullman Tour Day – Custom bus route tour by Ronnie Frey of @doorwaysofchicago

Fine Arts Building Previously the Studebaker Carriage Co. Manufacturing and showroom building. Converted into the Fine Arts Building – opened 1898 Studebaker Carriage Co Building Opened 1885 Architect Solon Beman – Romanesque Style Vertical Assembly Line Design Turrets/Towers Flags like Medieval Castles Hooded Rooflines Masculine Rough Cut Stones Fat/Squatty Columns Lots Of Arches Notice Auditorium Theatre not built to the

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Historic Homes, Cottages & Buildings Of Wicker Park

Stop 1 – Brief History Of Wicker Park Wicker Park is sort of like an area that time forgot. The area speaks of a long-lost set of skills and of an elegant suburban lifestyle that once existed in Chicago. This very popular Chicago neighborhood has a most fascinating potpourri of Victorian architecture from lowly cottages to extravagant mansions. The area

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Fine Arts Building Tour

Stop 1 Exterior Details – Studebaker Carriage Company Michigan Avenue Location Transition to the Fine Arts Building 1. Carriage Advertisement – The Driveway Series, Lake Shore Drive Edition 2. Studebaker Carriage Building 1887 3. Fine Arts Building 1898 4. Studebaker Starlight Coupe Stop 2 Lobby 5. 1852 poem titled “L’Art” by the French poet Théophile Gautier Stop 3. Studebaker Theater

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Featured in Redfin

Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: Chicago is celebrated as the birthplace of deep-dish pizza and the famous “Bean” sculpture. However, these are merely a fraction of the attractions that make Chicago stand out among other major cities. So, what else is Chicago known for? From its vibrant waterfront activities and extensive parklands to its thriving

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50 Fabulous Facades With Stunning Architectural Attributes In Chicago

Originally posted on SecretChicago.com Chicago’s architectural diversity is second to none! Chicago is teeming with architectural gems of all shapes and sizes. Chicago is famed for its architectural diversity. Gothic, Victorian, Romanesque, Art Deco, an array of different Modernist styles, you name it – Chicago has it. From wonderful Workers Cottages and charming Chateauesque Mansions to the wide range of

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Doorways Of Chicago Launches Wicker Park Walking Tour, Highlighting Workers Cottages And Neighborhood Landmarks

Self-guided tours of the neighborhood from the popular Instagram account are now available. In-person tours will begin in April. Originally published on Block Club Chicago. WICKER PARK — The person behind a popular Chicago Instagram account is launching a series of walking tours of historical homes and landmarks in Wicker Park. Doorways of Chicago is run by Ronnie Frey. He posts

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