This site is of great interest to Disney buffs and animation fans alike. Disney's father, Elias, had wanderlust in his bones, moving across the country in search of a better life for his growing family. In 1892, he settled on Chicago's North Side and built this house to his wife's specifications. Rumor has it that Elias was a carpenter on the World's Exposition. Walt Disney attended McKinley High School and later took classes at the Art Institute of Chicago. The city considers declaring this house a landmark building; however, the family who lives here resists the idea in the interest of privacy. Please use common sense, and do not disturb them on your visit.
Website: thewaltdisneybirthplace.org
Phone: (312) 744-2400
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of N Tripp Ave and W Palmer St
2156 N Tripp Ave Chicago, IL 60639 ·515.63 mi
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yelpAs an avid Disney fan, this historic building has been on the bucket list for a long time and I'm so glad I made it happen this year! The guides were fantastic and it felt magical just stepping...
MoreDrove by on a Thursday afternoon. I thought it was a private home but it appears that there are tours every last Saturday of the month. This is fantastic! There is only street parking so it will...
MoreNo tour was available. Looks well maintained. Not worth the trip unless you are in the immediate vicinity.
MoreOn December 5th, Walt Disney would have been 115 years old! Crazy to think he died 50 years ago at just 65. On December 5th, they did a little party type of thing outside the house to celebrate....
MoreToday I was lucky enough to be an esteemed guests of the people who committed themselves to restoring this site. Chicago is so lucky to have this. The project is still in development and they have...
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