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

 

HCBA Seminar Series

The Historic Chicago Bungalow Association offers seminars on a broad range of home repair, financing and green topics. All seminars are free of charge and open to the public.

The HCBA February Workshop Series is now available! This month we are focusing on plaster repair and researching your home's history. Take a look at the seminar schedule and be sure to RSVP  to reserve your spot. 

Please RSVP by emailing reservation@chicagobungalow.org or calling 312-675-0300 x10. 


 

Seminar Resources

Hands-On Window Repair/Restoration Workshop

List of Window Repair/Restoration Resources for Homeowners

 

Wood Refinishing Workshop

Wood refinishing brochure

 

 

 

Special Events

 

Better Buildings: Better Business Conference

Get the know-how you need to deliver high-performance homes.  Learn about best practices from leading exprts, explore the latest products and services for home building and remodeling, and try out new tools and techniques at hands-on workshops.

 

Tuesday, January 31 - Thursday, February 2, 2012

Rennaisance Schaumberg Hotel and Convention Center, Schaumberg, IL

For more information or to register to attend >>>

 

 

Bungalow Belt by Bus Tours

Between the First World War and the Great Depression, more than 80,000 bungalows were built in Chicago. These one-and-a-half-story homes—marked by detailed masonry and windows, pitched roofs, sheltered entrances, and neat lawns—represented the pursuit of the American Dream. 

 

While learning about the evolution of working-class housing and social movements, observe forgotten landmarks of Chicago history: factories that supported the City Beautiful movement and parks that were once the envy of the world. There are two routes, one North and one South, brought to you by the Chicago Architecture Foundation.

 

Chicago Architecture Foundation is conducting Bungalow Belt by Bus tours in 2012. Visit www.architecture.org/bungalownorth or www.architecture.org/bungalowsouth for complete details and to purchase tickets.

 

 

The Historic Landmark Villa Walking Tours - 2012

Sign up for a tour of the Historic Villa District, a 104-year-old neighborhood of 126 Arts & Crafts/Craftsman and prairie style homes on Chicago’s Northwest Side. The Villa is a Chicago Historic Landmark District and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is one of the city’s first planned developments. These tours will show you residents' favorite houses and gardens, the distinctive parkway streets and stone planters, and a house interior.

 

Tours begin at 2 p.m. at the northeast corner of Addison (3600 north) and Pulaski (4000 west) and last between 90 minutes and two hours. Street parking is available but be aware of permit parking on Harding Avenue. Reservations are recommended. Tours can be scheduled on other dates for groups of six or more. Cost is $10, payable the day of the tour.

 

The Villa is offering walking tours in 2012. To make a reservation or for more information, contact The Villa at tours@thevillachicago.com or 773-539-8376, and visit us at www.thevillachicago.com