Trolley Tour Added To Western Springs House Walk

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL - House lovers will now have the chance to experience the history of Western Springs via a trolley. Three trolleys will transport tour-goers on the Western Springs House Walk this year. The walk, set for Sunday, May 19 from noon until 5 p.m., will feature six homes in four different neighborhoods of Western Springs.

The addition of the trolleys is the result of support from @properties Western Springs and Trish Orndorff Real Estate Developers, according to the Western Springs Historical Society. Ticket price for a spot on one of the trolleys will be $55, while traditional tour-goers will be charged $35 for advance tickets and $45 on the day of the event.

Tickets, which are already available and expected to go quickly, are available here. Those who buy the trolley ticket for the bi-annual event will be given an additional hour of touring time.

"The day will be a celebration of Western Springs’ rich history and a chance to gather design and architectural inspiration," according to the historical society.

The tour will start at Tower Green, 914 Hillgrove Ave. in Western Springs and include homes in Old Town (1328 Chestnut and 4336 Grand), Field Park (4032 Ellington), Old Town South (4564 Lawn) and Forest Hills (5311 Central, 4736 Grand).