What topics are coming up from the HCBA's Seminar Series?

The HCBA's Seminar Series focuses on both preservation of Bungalows and conservation of natural resources and money.

Calendar of Events

Seminar Series

The Historic Chicago Bungalow Association offers seminars on a broad range of home repair, financing and green topics. The Seminar Series is made possible by the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Libraries and Peoples Energy. 


Space at the seminars is limited.  To guarantee a seat, please RSVP by emailing reservation@chicagobungalow.org or calling Joanna at 312-822-0505. 


Making the House You Have the Home You Want: And how to pay for it

This month’s seminar focuses on room remodeling, kitchen and bath renovations, attics, pattern drawings and more!  Architect Julia Liska will answer the audience’s renovation questions.  A representative from the City of Chicago’s Department of Community Development will discuss how TaxSmart Rehab loans can help make a planned project a reality.

Thursday, March 18 – 6:30-7:45PM
West Belmont Branch Library (3104 N. Narragansett Avenue)

Wednesday, March 24 – 6:30-7:45PM
Avalon Branch Library (8148 S. Stony Island Avenue)

A Garden for Every Home

Learn about front and back lawn landscaping, sustainable plantings, flower boxes and more with Susan Kegan, Amy Olson and Kelly Murphy from Christy Webber Landscapes. 

Monday, April 12 – 6:30-7:45PM
Avalon Branch Library (8148 S. Stony Island Avenue)

Wednesday, April 14 – 6:30-7:45PM
Sulzer Branch Library (4455 N. Lincoln Avenue)

Tuesday, April 20 – 6:30-7:45PM
West Belmont Branch Library (3104 N. Narragansett Avenue)


Bungalow Masonry: Keeping up Appearances, Keeping down Energy Costs

This masonry workshop with Mario Machnicki from Marion Restoration will focus on the importance of maintaining your Bungalow’s masonry, not just for great curb appeal, but also for ensuring your home’s energy efficiency.

Monday, May 3 – 6:30-7:45PM
Avalon Branch Library (8148 S. Stony Island Avenue)

Thursday, May 6 – 7:00-8:15PM
Sulzer Branch Library (4455 N. Lincoln Avenue)

Thursday, May 13 – 6:30-7:45PM
West Belmont Branch Library (3104 N. Narragansett Avenue)


To RSVP for a seminar, please email reservation@chicagobungalow.org or call Joanna at 312-822-0505.


Other upcoming events

Chicago Historic Home Series

The Historic Chicago Greystone Initiative® at Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago invites you to a series of monthly workshops on the care and maintenance of your historic home. Held at locations across Chicago, the workshops will address a broad range of home improvement, historic preservation, and green building topics.  Click here for details.