Glessner House Museum is a museum Prairie District Chicago located in United States.
1800 S Prairie Ave (18th St.) Chicago , IL 60616 United States
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[Henry Hobson Richardson, 1887] The radical design of this home created an American style of architecture that influenced the work of Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright and others.
Glessner House is no longer affiliated with the Clarke House museum . Tours are separate.
Clarke House Museum partners with Glessner House to offer tours Wed-Sun! You get a great deal: combo tour of both houses for $15. Senior and student rates available too. Great houses, great history!
Wander to the backyard of the House and walk through the beautiful courtyard that connects to the Clarke House Museum .
Yes viewing the house and area is lovely but take a tour inside. They've done a beautiful job in the upkeep and preservation. Read more
Perfect for a wedding, send guests to mich. for a cab!
This is a great place to learn about nineteenth-century Chicago history. Great gift ideas.
Cab it. No parking in the area.
Learn about Chicago's first "Gold Coast." Read more
The only one of its kind, this museum shows the inside of the Michigan Ave bridge while tracing the history of the Chicago river from the 17th century to today. Cute, inexpensive, and worth a visit! - Phil Watson
This place has a great open grassy area in the back with flowers, gardens, and a fountain! A great place for a spring afternoon! - Alison
You will not believe how awesome the Terrasse views are - Nicholle Dombrowski
[J.R. Roberts, 1870] Designed in the Victorian Chateauesque style - which combines classical & French motifs - the house has been lovingly restored with historica accuracy. - Eliane vdB
The Chip Dip Trio is great. The salsa has a great roasted flavor & the guac is good. And you can't go wrong w/ nacho cheese. - Mindi
The Spoke & Bird burger (turkey) is delicious. Outside dining in spring and summer is wonderful, especially if you get a table in the shade - Stephen