Chicago and Movies on the Midway

6016 South Ingleside Avenue,Chicago IL 60637

04 September, 2021

Description

On this hour-long outdoor walking tour, discover the Midway Plaisance's connections to early cinema and current film. Chicago's grassy Midway was the place to be in 1893! At the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, the Midway was home to the fair's amusements. There, you would have marveled at belly dancers, an ostrich farm, the original ferris wheel—and, arguably, the first cinema! On this all-outdoor walking tour (0.5 miles), hit five spots on Chicago's historic Midway Plaisance as you learn about their connections to both early cinema and modern movies: At Midway Studios and Taft House, get acquainted with Lorado Taft: sculptor, teacher, writer, and early adopter of moving pictures.In the presence of Recording Angel, see Hollywood's first female action star in motion.On the Midway's green space, envision the first commercial movie theater.Finally, stand in awe of Fountain of Time, a 126-foot-long sculpture that has inspired both classic and modern filmmakers.Join us on the Midway, and discover Chicago's film history in an entirely new way! Tour SpecificsPlease visit the full description of Chicago and Movies on the Midway for information about parking, accessibility, Covid-19 guidelines, and more. Movies and TV series featured on this tour:The Lions (2021)Flatliners (1990)The Package (1989)Sunset Boulevard (1950)Chicago the Beautiful (1948)Sue (1915)The Hazards of Helen (1914–1917)The Horse in Motion (1880) Chicago Movie Tours offers exclusive, expert-led walking tours, lectures, and immersive experiences related to Chicago and cinema. Join us, and discover Chicago through film!