Edgewater History Museum at Open House Chicago

The Edgewater History Museum preserves the stories of one of Chicago's most beloved and popular communities. Located a half block west of the popular Andersonville commercial district, the museum is housed in a lovingly restored Chicago firehouse and tells the story of how the community was first developed by Swedish, German, and Luxembourger farmers and later rescued from urban decay in the 1970s and 1980s. In addition to the history of the community, other current exhibits highlight the area's Native American roots and the value that urban parkway trees bring to a dense urban community. The Edgewater History Museum provides a compact, self-guided visitor experience. Docents are available to answer questions and provide guidance.