Tour guide Al Walavich will follow the trail of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871. The tour will begin at the small museum that is part of the Chicago Fire Academy located on the site of the O’Leary property where the fire started. Next, visit the second oldest church in Chicago, Holy Family Church where a shrine to Our Lady of Perpetual Help has been maintained since the fire as a gesture of thanks for being spared the flames. After a family style lunch at Greek Islands restaurant, Al will take us on a driving tour of the fire zone, which extends as far north as Fullerton Avenue with a stop at the Water Tower complex, the most famous buildings that survived the fire (because of the thick stone walls). He will also point out houses that survived the fire. Fee includes all tours, professional tour guide, lunch and transportation. Departs from our Northfield location.
Thurs 10/3 9am - 4pm
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $85 member; $99 non-member. Please call NSSC at 847-784-6030 to register. Website www.nssc.org.
