Old Town Lansing Historical Walking Tour

Walking tour started at the Clark Hill building in Old Town.

 Historical Society of Greater Lansing held a walking tour of Old Town on August 3, 2013. For more information about the Historical Society, check out their website and upcoming events here.

Clark Hill building in Old Town, Lansing.

Brenke Fish Ladder (left) on the Grand River.

Grand River, looking south. Clark Hill building (left).

A large turtle and three babies, rest on an exposed log in the Grand River.

Elderly Instruments, formerly the International Order of Odd Fellows.

Walking tour in Old Town.

North Presbyterian Church.

North Presbyterian Church.

North Presbyterian Church.

Detailed marble tile entryway of the former Jarvis-Estes Co. building in Old Town.

Looking East down Grand River Ave in Old Town.

Detailed shot of the architecture in Old Town, Lansing.

North Lansing Comfort Station, now the home of Bradly's Home and Garden.

Detailed architecture in Old Town.

Orso's Restaurant - Chicago

Orso's Restaurant in Old Town, Chicago.  We were told by our friendly hostess that the chandeliers were recently installed, and were formerly in the Playboy Mansion.

"One of the oldest restaurants in Chicago’s historic Old Town area, Orso’s is a family owned and operated Italian legend full of charm and Old World atmosphere."

Delicious lasagna lunch.

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Meal with a View

Meal with a view.

Grilled mediterranean turkey burgers on pretzel buns from Plum Market in Old Town, Chicago. View of the city and rooftop deck provided by 1225 Old Town Apartments.