Elderhostel
Walking Chicago's Gold Coast
with the
Chicago Historical Society
October 2005
the host
Welcomed by Audrey Welmack
Rolf Achilles told us the history of Chicago and its Gold Coast
lined up for a buffet lunch in the museum dining room
with music on the piano
a typical lunch selection
after lunch we had a walking tour
of Lincoln Park and the
Gold Coast
The three neighborhoods that surround the Chicago Historical Society, Gold Coast, Old Town, and Lincoln Park—each play an important role in the city’s history. All three of these communities have evolved substantially over the past century to reflect the changing times.
Photos of Our Tour of the Gold Coast
former main entrance of the Chicago Historical Society
an interior view
Featuring prominent structures, statues, and other landmarks, the tour of these neighborhoods and parks reveal how each community contributes to the identity of Chicago.
fountain at the corner of North and Clark streets
