Since the onset of the pandemic, many private homes where Edgar Miller’s work can still be found have been understandably reluctant to open their doors to the public. While we anticipate offering other tours in the future, EML has determined at this time to suspend our regular tour programming. When future tours of Edgar Miller spaces become available, we will be sure to announce them. 

Recent Past Site Tours

Edgar Miller’s Handmade Homes Walking Tours
- Summer 2021 -

This summer we explored Edgar miller’s architectural design with our Handmade Homes Exterior Design Walking Tours! Attendees visited some of Chicago's most spectacular neighborhoods in the Gold Coast, Old Town, and Lincoln Park, which are home to Miller's work and many buildings directly inspired by the artistic rehab movement he helped to pioneer.  We explored the exteriors of several of these buildings in detail. The tour includes stops at the Newberry Library; Washington Square Park (aka "Bughouse Square"); the Frank Fisher Studio Apartments; the West Burton Place Historic District & Carl Street Studios; the Old Town Triangle & Kogen-Miller Studios; and Lincoln Park's Mid-North District & the Walter Guest Apartments.

On February 15th, Edgar Miller Legacy hosted a guided virtual tour of Edgar Miller’s Glasner Studio. This live virtual experience took place via Zoom. Attendees got a front row seat to exploring parts of Edgar Miller's Glasner Studio in depth and in detail, highlighting how Miller transformed the artistic space over the decades. Guests will also be able to ask questions live about the embedded and collected art within. Subscribe to our newsletter to hear about our upcoming tours and programs, and check out our Glasner Studio Virtual Tour here.

One of our favorite Edgar Miller sites, the Carl Street Studios, is opening its gates once again for this year's Open House Chicago. Edgar Miller Legacy, in partnership, will be facilitating site visits to one of the most inspirational and unique Old Town spots, boasting some of Miller's earliest design work an exquisite stone-tile designed courtyard, carved wooden doors, and stained glass, all hand-crafted by Miller and his compatriots. Step inside the enigmatic brick gate to explore art and lush gardens in the intimate private courtyards of the Carl Street Studios.This opportunity is a not-to-miss event to view unparalleled Arts & Crafts architectural design of the studios' exterior.

The Carl Street Studios will be open for one day only on Sunday, October 20th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM to Chicago Architecture Center members only.