Gate of Horn, Chicago

#717 among attractions in Chicago

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The Gate of Horn was a 100-seat folk music club, located in the basement of the Rice Hotel at 755 N. Dearborn St. at the corner of Chicago Avenue, on the near north side of Chicago, Illinois, in the 1950s and 1960s. It was opened by journalist Les Brown and Albert Grossman in 1956 and was where Odetta, Bob Gibson, Roger McGuinn and others made their name. Also appearing at the club were Theodore Bikel, Josh White, Oscar Brown, Jo Mapes, Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry, Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, the New Lost City Ramblers, Judy Collins, Hoyt Axton, Jim Croce and Bonnie Dobson. Bill Cosby also performed as a comedian at the club. ()

Coordinates: 41°53'47"N, 87°37'46"W

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Downtown (Near North Side)Chicago United States

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Gate of Horn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue, Oak Street, Chicago Water Tower.

~1610 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Magnificent Mile, Chicago
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~1440 ftE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Michigan Avenue, Chicago
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~1850 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Oak Street, Chicago
9 min walk • Oak Street, though much less famous than its Parisian counterpart, is one of the most prestigious streets in Chicago, known primarily for its exclusive shopping. Located in close proximity to the Gold Coast, one of the city's wealthiest neighborhoods, Oak Street offers...
~1410 ftE
Art gallery inside a historic landmark
Chicago Water Tower, Chicago
7 min walk • The Chicago Water Tower stands as a historic landmark in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. This iconic structure, with its Gothic Revival style, is one of the few buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The tower's distinct appearance, resembling a...
~1140 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Driehaus Museum, Chicago
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago's affluent Gold Coast neighborhood, the Driehaus Museum offers a glimpse into the gilded age opulence of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Housed in the meticulously restored Nickerson Mansion, completed in 1883, the museum is a...
~1960 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops at North Bridge, Chicago
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~550 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago
3 min walk • Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois is the seat of the Archdiocese of Chicago, one of the largest Roman Catholic dioceses in the United States. The current Archbishop of Chicago is Cardinal Blase J. Cupich.
~1940 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Rush Street, Chicago
10 min walk • Rush Street is a one-way street in the Near North Side community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
~1570 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago
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~1090 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Concerts and shows
St. James Cathedral, Chicago
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0.4 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Sports Museum, Chicago
10 min walk • The Chicago Sports Museum is a 23,000-square-foot museum located along the Magnificent Mile at the Water Tower Place mall in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gate of Horn?

Nearby attractions include Newberry Library, Chicago (2 min walk), Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago (3 min walk), Clark Street, Chicago (3 min walk), The Fordham, Chicago (4 min walk).

How to get to Gate of Horn by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gate of Horn:

Bus

Dearborn & Chicago • Lines: 22, (N) N22 (1 min walk)
State & Chicago • Lines: 36 (2 min walk)

Metro

Chicago • Lines: Brown, Purple, Red (9 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (23 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (27 min walk)