Stockyards & CMD Industrial District Walking Tour

Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a tour exploring labor & industrial heritage! Join Chicago for Chicagoans for a walking tour of the Stockyards & Central Manufacturing District, covering the history of the district & its architecture.

REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING AUGUST 24TH

Chicago for Chicagoans is thrilled to announce an adventure through the South Side's industrial past, led by historian and preservationist Erica Ruggiero!

Beginning at the SW corner of Halsted & Exchange, we'll explore the history, architecture, and evolution of the Central Manufacturing District's eastern tract, as well as the vast expanse of land once home to the Union Stock Yard's packinghouses, processing plants, and cattle pens. Discover how industrial districts were created and changed throughout the 1900s, peek over the bridge to see the namesake gurgles of Bubbly Creek, and end the day at Marz Community Brewing for one of their delicious, bubbly beverages.

​Chicago for Chicagoans happily exists as a "pay-what-you-can" tour service. A suggested tip of $10-20 per person is always appreciated, but reviewing us on Yelp, liking us on Facebook, spreading the word, and attending future tours tells us how much you love us too! We are a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates inclusive walking tours by & for Chicago residents, designed to represent the histories of all Chicagoans. Donate online fee-free at chicagoforchicagoans.org.

To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time.