IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Church parking is available on Ashland Avenue, Lathrop Avenue, and the First Presbyterian Church parking lot. See "Travel" for more information.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Church parking is available on Ashland Avenue, Lathrop Avenue, and the First Presbyterian Church parking lot. See "Travel" for more information.
We encourage you to read the Google reviews of the historic bench and let that determine whether you make the visit for yourself. We ask that you please make it to the reception, as people frequently get lost in the historicalness.
Some top reviews -
I was reading the book, the book was reading me, I was reading the bench through the book, the bench was reading the book through me, and the bench was reading me as such a historic bench inherently does.
It may not have the artistry of the Sistine Chapel but we feel the allure is the same.
Did you know that Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio was in Oak Park, IL, just minutes from the church? You can schedule a 45-90 minute tour to see his Home & Studio or Unity Temple via the website below.
Literature nerds, this one's for you!
Have you been waiting to have the best hot dog in the world? Wait no longer! Gene & Jude's is a quick 10 minute drive from the church! Just don't be like 10-year old Christopher and ask for ketchup on your hot dog...they WILL judge you!
Say hello to the best deep dish pizza in Chicago!
(Note: this is an extremely controversial statement)
Italian beef is the height of Chicago cuisine! This was also featured on "The Bear".
Portillo's is a Chicago classic. Be sure to try the Italian Beef, but maybe hold off on the cake shake if you want to dance at the reception!
The Ferrara factory has a little shop for those of you with a sweet tooth! Say hi to Sylvia if you go.