I visited the house where Walt was born today!

[WonkaKid]

The house where WD was born was part of Open House Chicago today. It’s about 1.5 miles from where I live in Chicago. We got to see all of the rooms including the one in which Walt was born and the one in which he lived until the age of four. It’s the first time that tours have ever been allowed. I also met the owner (seen in the second pic), who used to live in LA’s Silverlake neighborhood.

The line to get in was like the line for Haunted Mansion the day after the Christmas changeover ;-). But I spoke with a few very nice people in line and it only took about 50 mins to get in. It was well organizedI also got to meet Angel Reyes, Miss Illinois 2022, who’s the ambassador for the house and was also born in the neighborhood.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

So cool that you got to go inside. I stopped by last winter just to see it and was thrilled just to see the outside. I would like to go in someday, maybe they will offer more tours in the future.

 

[Pluto468]

Wow, that is SO cool. Thanks for sharing the pictures! What a wonderful place to visit.

 

[LKing]

It’s about 1.5 miles from where I live in Chicago.

Wait... You live in Chicago?

 

[WonkaKid]

Wait... You live in Chicago?

Most of the year (about ten months) I live in LA. But I’m a Chicago native and have a place here as well. I get back 2-4 times a year.

 

[pyratgrrl]

Thank you for sharing!

 

[PRomano]

So cool!