Here’s What To See In Englewood And Woodlawn During Open House Chicago

ENGLEWOOD —The annual celebration where Chicago s architectural wonders open their doors to the public returns Saturday and Sunday with plenty of South Side gems waiting to be discovered. Open House Chicago — the annual festival organized by the Chicago Architecture Center — will kick off its 16th year this weekend. More than 200 sites across 30 neighborhoods will open to the public this year, offering free tours, workshops and a rare glimpse into the architectural icons, people and businesses that give the city its allure. A list of locations, including details of what visitors can expect at each spot, is available here. No advance registration is required. New to this year’s celebration is a tour of Woodlawn s Oak Woods Cemetery. Designed by architect Adolph Strauch nearly 200 years ago, the cemetery is the resting place of notable Chicagoans like Ida B. Wells, Harold Washington and the Father of Gospel Music, Thomas A. Dorsey, among many others. The sprawling cemetery has