Past Expos

History of the Expo

Originally organized exclusively for the owners and potential owners of Historic Chicago Bungalows, the Bungalow Expo was first offered in 2002 and brought together more than 50 exhibitors and 2,000 visitors to Harold Washington College. For four years, Bungalow enthusiasts shared their experiences with their neighbors and new friends at the Expo while visiting with various trades people, banks, lenders, artisans and craftsmen. In 2006, the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association furthered their partnership with the City of Chicago's Departments of Environment and Housing, along with dozens of sponsors, to expand the Expo to include products and services with a green focus – and the Historic Chicago Bungalow and Green Home Expo was born.

2007

Thanks to everyone who made the 2007 Historic Chicago Bungalow and Green Home Expo an extraordinary success. Once again, the event drew more than 9,000 home rehab enthusiasts to Chicago's famed Merchandise Mart. Mayor Richard M. Daley joined headliners Bob "The House Doctor" Yapp and WGN Radio's "Mr. Fix-It" Lou Manfredini to discuss current green building trends and celebrate Chicago's Historic Bungalows. Download the Resource Guide from the 2007 event, or visit the gallery to see pictures from the Expo.  Click here to see a list of 2007 exhibitors.