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Clarke House Museum
Don't miss Family Day at Clarke House Museum, October 1, 2011
Built in 1836 for Henry B. Clarke, the Clarke House Museum is Chicago’s oldest house. The house shows what life was like for a family in Chicago during the city’s formative years before the Civil War. Its fascinating history began at a time when Chicago received its city charter and much of the area was still undeveloped prairie.
Over the years, the house survived fires, belonged to a church, and was moved twice – during the second move, the house was stuck in the air for two weeks. The house is now located in the Chicago Women’s Park in the Prairie Avenue Historic District, and operated as a museum by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
Ticketed tours of this gracious Greek Revival style house are offered Wednesday through Sunday. Call Glessner House for more information.
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Location:
1827 S. Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
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Hours:
Clarke House Museum is open to the public for guided tours, Wednesday - Sunday at 12 Noon and 2 pm.
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Admission:
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Transportation:
For travel information visit www.transitchicago.com
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