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

Originally published on plannthat.com FINDING SUCCESS ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHER RONNIE FREY FROM DOORWAYS OF CHICAGO Social media can be an incredibly powerful tool for building a community around a niche or shared interests. For Ronnie Frey (Interior Designer turned Content Creator), social media has given him a platform to pursue his passion for architectural photography and build a like-minded

Originally published on playeatlas.com Words With Guides: Ronnie Frey What better way is there to learn about the tours we offer, than to meet the guides who build them? Our latest installment is with Whoa!Guide Ronnie Frey, ASID, who has created seven tours for eATLAS that explore the diverse architecture that can be found throughout Chicago’s neighborhoods. Ronnie’s tours stem

Originally posted on CBS Chicago. A photographer who was laid off during the pandemic took the opportunity to follow his passion, and it’s certainly paying off.   CBS 2’s Suzanne Le Mignot spoke to photographer Ronnie Frey while he was shooting video and asked him what he was doing. Frey captures images of doorways and architecture throughout Chicago and posts the

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

Ronnie Frey, creator of the Doorways of Chicago Instagram account, talks about his new walking tour “Historic Homes, Cottages & Buildings of Wicker Park.” From Fox32 Chicago

Doorways of Chicago was recently featured in Old World Design Society. View the article here.

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

Originally published on Secret Chicago Doorways of Chicago was asked to showcase several “Up” houses around Chicago! Check them out here.

Discover the crossroads of American history that is uniquely Chicago. This is the most fabulous, MUST SEE, historic preservation project in all of Chicago!

Take a walking tour through Chicago at Christmastime with a designer whose love of doorways is contagious.

“This Popular Housing Style In Chicago Is Going Extinct”. Workers cottages, once a staple of Chicago’s middle-class culture, came to define the character of its residential neighborhoods. Now they’re being demolished in the name of urban development. Can they be saved, or will they slip, one by one, into obscurity?

SAVE THE COTTAGES! Deb’s street has rows of workers cottages on both sides of the tree-lined sidewalks-ararity. Ronnie says the original homes were cookie-cutter designs because Chicago grew so quickly during the Industrial Revolution and workers needed places to live that were quick and inexpensive to build.

Listen to the 3 minute segment where Ronnie was interviewed by Felicia Lawrence @officialfeliia, which aired on Chicago’s The Jam TV Show on May 17, 2021.

We set out to find some Instagram accounts that go beyond the typical deluge of Chicago attractions and perfectly-framed skyline views. We’ve gathered 17 accounts that capture different aspects of the city’s streets and scenery.

“A Grand Lady In Chicago”. From bank-owned to town treasure, this home has a story to tell.

Searching through the wide range of shots from Chicago’s talented photographers, we’ve come across several that look like they could be works of art on display in the  Art Institute of Chicago.  Here we’ve rounded up some of the very best images of Chicago this week, exhibiting our beloved city in all its beauty.

Thanks for a great Open House Chicago 2019! #OHC2019 Here are some of our favorite photos from the weekend.