11 Beverly/Morgan Park Sites On Open House Chicago Tour

CHICAGO — Open House Chicago, one of the largest architectural tours in the world, is returning to the Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood for the second year in a row. Eleven neighborhood sites have been selected to be part of the Chicago Architecture Center's two-day public event going on from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20.

You won't have to leave the neighborhood at all to participate in the city-wide tour, with these 11 spots part of the lineup.

• Givins Castle, 10255 S. Seeley Ave.
• Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave.
• Beverly Hills Tennis Club, 9121 S. Hamilton Ave.
• Trinity United Methodist Church, 9848 S. Winchester Ave.
• Morgan Park Presbyterian Church, 11052 S. Longwood Dr.
• Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Mission, 11652 S. Church St.
• Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery, 9030 S. Hermitage Ave.
• John H. Vanderpoel Art Association Gallery, 9625 S. Longwood Dr.
• Ridge Historical Society, 10621 S. Seeley Ave.
• Ingersoll-Blackwelder House, 10910 S. Prospect Ave.
• Morgan Park Academy Alumni Hall, 2153 W. 111th St.

The Beverly Area Planning Association worked with the Chicago Architecture Center on selecting the sites and ensuring they would be available.

“We are thrilled that people from all over Chicagoland will have a chance to get an inside look at the diverse architecture and historic buildings that make Beverly/Morgan Park so amazing,” BAPA Executive Director Susan Flood said. “Being on Open House Chicago’s map has the potential to bring more new visitors to our neighborhood. BAPA is proud to be a partner in this citywide event.”