Firehouse Chicago has this great, vintage spiral staircase.
I posted some photos last week from a recent wedding at Firehouse Chicago, but I really need to say more about this venue. Ever since I visited it at its first open house, I knew I needed to work there. It is an honest-to-goodness retired City of Chicago Firehouse and is located on the far north side of the city in Edgewater.
The venue consists of one large room with a generous, well-appointed kitchen at the rear, with a beautifully kept side yard. There is a private room upstairs for dressing. The venue will hold about 100 people.
But the thing thing that sets the Firehouse apart from other small venues is service. Not only is the venue manager, Michelle, most helpful, but she has instituted policies that make planning easy. For example, the venue owns a tent for the side yard and the use of it is included in the rental price. All you have to do is let them know a day in advance if you want it or not. That puts an end to guessing three days out whether or not you need a tent. There are other helpful extras included in quite a reasonable fee.
Also, the venue is committed to sustainable practices. If you order their candle package, you get all soy candles. The owners installed radiant heat in the floor. Everything is as sustainable as possible.
I can’t say enough nice things about this place. If you’re looking for a venue for a small event, keep it in mind.
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