CHICAGO HERITAGE TOURS
Robert Sterling, Historian
I am a licensed Chicago tour guide and the author of 'The Marble City,' a study of our urban evolution. My career has been dedicated to uncovering the forgotten narratives of Chicago’s most iconic neighborhoods, from the Gilded Age grandeur of McCormickville to the architectural pulse of the Loop. I believe history is a living, breathing story that we traverse every day. Through my research and public speeches, I aim to provide a scholarly yet deeply personal perspective on the city I call home.
As an active member of the Chicago Historical Society, I ensure every tour is grounded in rigorous accuracy and local expertise. Whether we are walking through the Gold Coast or exploring the roots of Lincoln Park, my goal is to reveal the human stories etched into the stone and steel of our streets. Join me as we explore the chapters that shaped this great American metropolis.
From the Library
The Mansions of McCormickville
Chicago's Gold Coast: An Urban History
Walks Through the Loop
Lincoln Park: Echoes of the Past