Explore the storied history of Edgar Miller's Handmade Homes of Old Town this fall with Edgar Miller Legacy! This two-hour tour will cover a couple miles of Chicago’s Near North Side Old Town and Gold Coast neighborhoods. This is a private tour hosted by Chuck and Robbin Sejud that will conclude at their home in the neighborhood.
Beginning at the Art on Sedgwick Gallery (1404 North Sedgwick Street, Chicago) with an overview of Old Town through the lens of the Handmade Histories exhibition, attendees will then visit sites within and around the Gold Coast, the West Burton Place Historic District, and up into the Old Town Triangle, viewing the exteriors of Edgar Miller and Andrew Rebori’s art moderne buildings on State Street, as well as Miller and Sol Kogen's Carl Street Studios and Kogen-Miller Studios complexes. Other stops along the way will include some of the inspired "handmade" residential projects that are also home to artwork and design by Miller, Jesús Torres, and many others. At the start of the tour, attendees will be able to get a link to a curated webpage featuring historical images and supplementary content related to our route, which will be accessible by mobile device throughout the tour. Please arrive with your phone fully charged and ready to learn about Edgar Miller’s Old Town!
Please note that we will not visit any site or private property interiors, and there will be no access for bathroom breaks or accommodations for transportation. It is recommended to dress appropriately for the weather, bring any necessary accessories in case of light rain, wear suitable walking shoes, and bring plenty of water.
Explore the storied history of Edgar Miller's Handmade Homes of Old Town this summer and fall with Edgar Miller Legacy! This one and a half hour tour will cover a little over one mile in the Old Town neighborhood on Chicago’s Near North Side. This is a private tour hosted by Chuck and Robbin Sejud that will conclude at their home in the neighborhood.
Beginning at the Art on Sedgwick Gallery (1404 North Sedgwick Street, Chicago) with an overview of Old Town through the lens of the Handmade Histories exhibition, attendees will then visit sites within and around the West Burton Place Historic District and up into the Old Town Triangle, focusing on Edgar Miller and Sol Kogen's Carl Street Studios and Kogen-Miller Studios and how they changed the urban fabric of the neighborhood. Other stops along the way will include many inspired "handmade" residential projects that are also home to artwork and design by Miller, Jesús Torres, and many others. View the dozens of incredible embedded art pieces hidden throughout the neighborhood within these architectural gems.
At the start of the tour, attendees will be able to get a link to a curated webpage featuring historical images and supplementary content related to our route, which will be accessible by mobile device throughout the tour. It is recommended to dress appropriately for the weather, bring any necessary accessories in case of light rain, wear suitable walking shoes, and carry along plenty of water in order for you to have a comfortable tour!
Please note: Once you have filled out the registration form, you will be prompted to complete your ticket purchase through the online cart, found at the top right of your screen on desktop or at the bottom of your screen on mobile devices.
Learn more about Edgar Miller Legacy here. For private group tour information, please contact Edgar Miller Legacy at info@edgarmiller.org.