WALF members organize tours designed to deepen appreciation for both historic and contemporary Chicago architecture. Tours frequently feature buildings under construction or recently completed, led by architects involved in the project.

Tours are priced at $40 for non-members, $30 for members, and $15 for students.

The Fields Studios Guided Walking Tour

4120 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago

When: Wednesday, June 3rd at 11AM

Olsen Rug Company was established in 1874. During the war era, when raw materials were scarce, people would send in the old wool rugs, rags, clothing, etc. and Olson Rug would tun them into a beautiful area rug. The new Factory built for Olson Rugs in 1928,
is the building at the heart of The Fields campus and has undergone many changes through the decades, with one constant, this building is a genuine workhorse. Today it stands proud on Chicago’s vibrant Northwest side, coming back to life through
thoughtful investment and an intentionally dynamic mix of tenants and users.

In 1965 the property was sold to Marshall Fields (then Macy’s) to be used as a warehouse. In 2008 as department stores started to decline, Macy’s shuttered the property. In 2014 the building’s redevelopment begins. 2015 Cermak Market is established as the anchor tenant on the ground floor. In 2019 the Fields Residential Lots opens and in 2024 the Fields Studios opens.

Today, The Fields Studios covers 4 square blocks or 23 acres as a creative media center where Chicago’s industrial history meets modern innovation. It incorporates Sound Stages, offices, residential lots and retail within the site. We will visit most of them.

Parking: On Site parking garage 4100 W. Diversey ENTRANCE located off Diversey Ave at the Karlov St. stop light. Enter the 1st ramp, veer to the right and follow signs for daily parking/Cermak. Take the parking ticket, veer along the windows and take any open spot. Follow the GREEN signs for the WEST LOBBY

Lunch Ideas: On Campus, Cermak Grocery Store w/ hot & cold food bar and seating; El Cubanito 2555 N. Pulaski Rd.; Daisies 2375 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Architects – Continuing Education Units are available for this program. All money received for unused reservations will be donated to the WALF Scholarships.

For more information – thefieldsstudios.com

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Any questions? Email us at walfchicago@gmail.com

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