Volunteer Directory
There are currently 37 volunteers in this directory beginning with the letter W.
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Wacker, Mary
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Role: Docent (2015)
Address: 912 Belleforte Avenue Oak Park Illinois 60302
Contact: C: (708) 557-6592 mcbax1959@gmail.com
Certifications: Art Deco: Landmark Lobbies, Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Riverfront, Modernism: Reviving The Loop, River Cruise, Tiffany in Chicago
Address: 912 Belleforte Avenue Oak Park Illinois 60302
Contact: C: (708) 557-6592 mcbax1959@gmail.com
Certifications: Art Deco: Landmark Lobbies, Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Riverfront, Modernism: Reviving The Loop, River Cruise, Tiffany in Chicago
Waclawek, Anna
Role: Docent (2024)
Address: 171 N Aberdeen Unit 613 Chicago Illinois 60607
Contact: C: (224) 253-9470 anna.waclawek@gmail.com
Certifications: Modernism: Reviving The Loop, Must-See Chicago
Address: 171 N Aberdeen Unit 613 Chicago Illinois 60607
Contact: C: (224) 253-9470 anna.waclawek@gmail.com
Certifications: Modernism: Reviving The Loop, Must-See Chicago
Walchak, Mitzi
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Role: Docent (2003)
Address: 11 Martha Lane Evanston Illinois 60201
Contact: C: (847) 609-0303 mwalchak@ix.netcom.com
Certifications: River Cruise
Address: 11 Martha Lane Evanston Illinois 60201
Contact: C: (847) 609-0303 mwalchak@ix.netcom.com
Certifications: River Cruise
Walker, Alice
Role: Exhibit Host
Address: 195 N Harbor Drive # 2105 Chicago Illinois 60601
Contact: C: (303) 550-8317 acw1106@gmail.com
Address: 195 N Harbor Drive # 2105 Chicago Illinois 60601
Contact: C: (303) 550-8317 acw1106@gmail.com
Waller, Maureen
Role: Docent (2023)
Address: 8636 Glenshire St. Tinley Park Illinois 60487
Contact: H: 8155571674 C: (815) 557-1674 mwaller222@gmail.com
Certifications: Art Deco: Landmark Lobbies, Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Riverfront, Chicago Icons, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, Sacred Spaces in Downtown Chicago, What’s New
Address: 8636 Glenshire St. Tinley Park Illinois 60487
Contact: H: 8155571674 C: (815) 557-1674 mwaller222@gmail.com
Certifications: Art Deco: Landmark Lobbies, Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Riverfront, Chicago Icons, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, Sacred Spaces in Downtown Chicago, What’s New
Walls, Elizabeth
Role: Docent (2009)
Address: 1193 S Grove Ave Unit 1 Oak Park Illinois 60304
Contact: C: (312) 933-7425 liz602@icloud.com
Certifications: Chicago’s First Skyscrapers, Elevated Arch: Downtown “L” Train, Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age
Awards: Service Award: 2012, 2018
Address: 1193 S Grove Ave Unit 1 Oak Park Illinois 60304
Contact: C: (312) 933-7425 liz602@icloud.com
Certifications: Chicago’s First Skyscrapers, Elevated Arch: Downtown “L” Train, Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age
Awards: Service Award: 2012, 2018
Walsh, Cathy
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Role: Docent (2006)
Address: 606 Lakeside Dr. Hinsdale Illinois 60521
Contact: C: (630) 452-6210 cathyjwalsh@gmail.com
Certifications: Frank Lloyd Wright By Bus, Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Pub Tour: Near North
Address: 606 Lakeside Dr. Hinsdale Illinois 60521
Contact: C: (630) 452-6210 cathyjwalsh@gmail.com
Certifications: Frank Lloyd Wright By Bus, Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Pub Tour: Near North
Walsh, Marcia
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Role: Exhibit Host
Address: 4170 N. Marine Drive Unit 14A Chicago Illinois 60613
Contact: C: (773) 882-5384 tfwmaw@gmail.com
Address: 4170 N. Marine Drive Unit 14A Chicago Illinois 60613
Contact: C: (773) 882-5384 tfwmaw@gmail.com
Ward, Christopher
Role: Docent (2023)
Address: 1122 W Catalpa Ave Apt 718 Chicago Illinois 60640
Contact: C: (307) 214-5678 christopher.ward5@gmail.com
Certifications: Graceland Cemetery: Symbols in Stone, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, What’s New
Address: 1122 W Catalpa Ave Apt 718 Chicago Illinois 60640
Contact: C: (307) 214-5678 christopher.ward5@gmail.com
Certifications: Graceland Cemetery: Symbols in Stone, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, What’s New
Warner, Mark
Role: Docent (2005)
Address: 1449 W Summerdale Unit 3 Chicago Illinois 60640
Contact: C: (312) 286-6277 mwarner8900@gmail.com
Certifications: Humboldt Park, Old Town Triangle, Walk Pilsen, Wicker Park (Director)
Awards: Service Award: 2013
Address: 1449 W Summerdale Unit 3 Chicago Illinois 60640
Contact: C: (312) 286-6277 mwarner8900@gmail.com
Certifications: Humboldt Park, Old Town Triangle, Walk Pilsen, Wicker Park (Director)
Awards: Service Award: 2013
Washburn, Arlene
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Role: Exhibit Host
Address: 1937 W 101ST PL Chicago Illinois 60643-2023
Contact: arlenemwashburn@gmail.com
Address: 1937 W 101ST PL Chicago Illinois 60643-2023
Contact: arlenemwashburn@gmail.com
Wayne, Dinah
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Role: Docent (1990)
Address: 2035 W. Berwyn Ave. Chicago Illinois 60625
Contact: H: (773) 271-3587 dinahawayne@gmail.com
Certifications: Hyde Park (Director), Kenwood, University of Chicago
Address: 2035 W. Berwyn Ave. Chicago Illinois 60625
Contact: H: (773) 271-3587 dinahawayne@gmail.com
Certifications: Hyde Park (Director), Kenwood, University of Chicago
Weaver, Paige
Role: Docent (2024)
Address: 3656 N Marshfield Ave, Apt 2 Chicago Illinois 60613
Contact: paige.e.weaver@gmail.com
Certifications: Modernism: Reviving The Loop, Must-See Chicago
Address: 3656 N Marshfield Ave, Apt 2 Chicago Illinois 60613
Contact: paige.e.weaver@gmail.com
Certifications: Modernism: Reviving The Loop, Must-See Chicago
Weil, Peter
Role: Docent (2015)
Address: 1462 E. Park Place Chicago Illinois 60637
Contact: H: (773) 288-1685 C: (773) 829-5109 weil3@msn.com
Certifications: Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Loop, Chicago Arch: A Walk Through Time, Chicago Icons, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, University of Chicago
Address: 1462 E. Park Place Chicago Illinois 60637
Contact: H: (773) 288-1685 C: (773) 829-5109 weil3@msn.com
Certifications: Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Loop, Chicago Arch: A Walk Through Time, Chicago Icons, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, University of Chicago
Weiland, Michael
Role: Docent (1984)
Address: 1979 Westfield Dr. Gurnee Illinois 60031
Contact: H: (847) 249-4420 C: (847) 372-6176 mlweiland@comcast.net
Certifications: Chicago’s First Skyscrapers, Elevated Arch: Downtown “L” Train, Frank Lloyd Wright By Bus, Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, Lake Bluff (Director), Lake Forest Cemetery (Director), Lights, Camera, Architecture (Director), Merchandise Mart, River Cruise
Awards: Service Award: 1986, 2019
Address: 1979 Westfield Dr. Gurnee Illinois 60031
Contact: H: (847) 249-4420 C: (847) 372-6176 mlweiland@comcast.net
Certifications: Chicago’s First Skyscrapers, Elevated Arch: Downtown “L” Train, Frank Lloyd Wright By Bus, Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, Lake Bluff (Director), Lake Forest Cemetery (Director), Lights, Camera, Architecture (Director), Merchandise Mart, River Cruise
Awards: Service Award: 1986, 2019
Weiner, Barbara
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Role: Docent (2011)
Address: 200 Braeburn Road Highland Park Illinois 60035
Contact: H: (847) 433-8889 C: (847) 204-3550 barbaraweiner@att.net
Certifications: Art Deco: Landmark Lobbies, Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Riverfront, Chicago Arch: A Walk Through Time, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, Hotel Boom
Address: 200 Braeburn Road Highland Park Illinois 60035
Contact: H: (847) 433-8889 C: (847) 204-3550 barbaraweiner@att.net
Certifications: Art Deco: Landmark Lobbies, Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Riverfront, Chicago Arch: A Walk Through Time, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, Hotel Boom
Weller, Jon
Role: Docent (2020)
Address: 21 E Huron 904 Chicago Illinois 60611
Contact: C: (810) 434-5410 jonweller44@gmail.com
Certifications: Chicago Arch: A Walk Through Time, Gold Coast: Astor Street, Must-See Chicago
Address: 21 E Huron 904 Chicago Illinois 60611
Contact: C: (810) 434-5410 jonweller44@gmail.com
Certifications: Chicago Arch: A Walk Through Time, Gold Coast: Astor Street, Must-See Chicago
Wells, Liz
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Role: Docent (2013)
Address: 1493 Maple St Des Plaines Illinois 60018
Contact: C: (312) 451-1854 emwellsesq@earthlink.net
Certifications: Devil in the White City, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, Modernism: Reviving The Loop, River Cruise
Address: 1493 Maple St Des Plaines Illinois 60018
Contact: C: (312) 451-1854 emwellsesq@earthlink.net
Certifications: Devil in the White City, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, Modernism: Reviving The Loop, River Cruise
Wenzel, Gary
Role: Docent (2016)
Address: 27W174 Churchill Winfield Illinois 60190
Contact: C: (904) 923-0820 garywenz@gmail.com
Certifications: River Cruise
Address: 27W174 Churchill Winfield Illinois 60190
Contact: C: (904) 923-0820 garywenz@gmail.com
Certifications: River Cruise
Westerman, Lorie
Role: Docent (2006)
Address: 40 E. Cedar St. #4C Chicago Illinois 60611
Contact: H: (312) 643-1001 C: (614) 271-4465 l.westerman@sbcglobal.net
Certifications: Chicago Pedway (Director), The Old Post Office (Director), Riverwalk West
Awards: Service Award: 2009, 2011; Neighborhood Tour Director Award: 2017; Myra Gary Award: 2012
Address: 40 E. Cedar St. #4C Chicago Illinois 60611
Contact: H: (312) 643-1001 C: (614) 271-4465 l.westerman@sbcglobal.net
Certifications: Chicago Pedway (Director), The Old Post Office (Director), Riverwalk West
Awards: Service Award: 2009, 2011; Neighborhood Tour Director Award: 2017; Myra Gary Award: 2012
Wilches, Juan
Role: Docent (2023)
Address: 2157 W 21St Pl Apartment 1 Chicago Illinois 60608
Contact: C: (773) 627-3741 Juanwilches2000@gmail.com
Certifications: Chicago Arch: A Walk Through Time, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, What’s New, Spanish Language WTT (Director)
Address: 2157 W 21St Pl Apartment 1 Chicago Illinois 60608
Contact: C: (773) 627-3741 Juanwilches2000@gmail.com
Certifications: Chicago Arch: A Walk Through Time, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, What’s New, Spanish Language WTT (Director)
Willer, Mary
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Role: Docent (2009)
Address: 2515 Iroquois Rd Wilmette Illinois 60091
Contact: H: (847) 251-1886 C: (847) 814-5958 marywiller@gmail.com
Certifications: Civil War and Chicago's Role: Rosehill Cemetery, Gold Coast: Astor Street, Merchandise Mart, River Cruise
Address: 2515 Iroquois Rd Wilmette Illinois 60091
Contact: H: (847) 251-1886 C: (847) 814-5958 marywiller@gmail.com
Certifications: Civil War and Chicago's Role: Rosehill Cemetery, Gold Coast: Astor Street, Merchandise Mart, River Cruise
Williams, Jessica
Role: Docent (2017)
Address: 728 W Jackson Blvd Apt #101 Chicago Illinois 60661
Contact: C: (312) 305-1227 jessicawill@comcast.net
Certifications: Arch of the Mag Mile, Chicago’s First Skyscrapers, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, Humboldt Park, The Old Post Office (Director), River Cruise, University of Illinois Chicago (Director), Wabash Arts Corridor (Director)
Awards: Service Award: 2021
Address: 728 W Jackson Blvd Apt #101 Chicago Illinois 60661
Contact: C: (312) 305-1227 jessicawill@comcast.net
Certifications: Arch of the Mag Mile, Chicago’s First Skyscrapers, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age, Humboldt Park, The Old Post Office (Director), River Cruise, University of Illinois Chicago (Director), Wabash Arts Corridor (Director)
Awards: Service Award: 2021
Wilson, Brendan
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Role: Docent (2019)
Address: 5325 W Leland Chicago Illinois 60630
Contact: C: (651) 245-0211 brndnwlsn11@gmail.com
Certifications: River Cruise
Address: 5325 W Leland Chicago Illinois 60630
Contact: C: (651) 245-0211 brndnwlsn11@gmail.com
Certifications: River Cruise
Winke, Linda
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Role: Docent (2000)
Address: 2712 W. Farwell Ave Chicago Illinois 60645
Contact: H: (773) 972-7719 C: (773) 972-7719 linda.winke4@gmail.com
Certifications: Fine Arts Building, Palmer House Hotel, Uptown
Address: 2712 W. Farwell Ave Chicago Illinois 60645
Contact: H: (773) 972-7719 C: (773) 972-7719 linda.winke4@gmail.com
Certifications: Fine Arts Building, Palmer House Hotel, Uptown
Winkler, Claudia
Role: Docent (2007)
Address: 3200 N. Lake Shore Dr. #1902 Chicago Illinois 60657
Contact: H: (312) 342-1018 C: (312) 342-1018 clw3200@gmail.com
Certifications: French Language (Director), Must-See Chicago, Palmer House Hotel, River Cruise, Rookery Building, Tiffany in Chicago (Director)
Awards: Service Award: 2016
Address: 3200 N. Lake Shore Dr. #1902 Chicago Illinois 60657
Contact: H: (312) 342-1018 C: (312) 342-1018 clw3200@gmail.com
Certifications: French Language (Director), Must-See Chicago, Palmer House Hotel, River Cruise, Rookery Building, Tiffany in Chicago (Director)
Awards: Service Award: 2016
Winship, Rich
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Role: Exhibit Host
Address: 1144 Wesley Ave. Evanston Illinois 60202
Contact: H: (847) 475-8609 C: (312) 343-8608 rcwins55@gmail.com
Address: 1144 Wesley Ave. Evanston Illinois 60202
Contact: H: (847) 475-8609 C: (312) 343-8608 rcwins55@gmail.com
Winstein, Joan
Role: Docent (2012)
Address: 1044 South Clayton Way Denver Colorado 80209
Contact: C: (708) 738-6856 jwinstein@gmail.com
Certifications: Chicago Pedway, River Cruise
Address: 1044 South Clayton Way Denver Colorado 80209
Contact: C: (708) 738-6856 jwinstein@gmail.com
Certifications: Chicago Pedway, River Cruise
Wirth, Ross
Role: Docent (2019)
Address: 3150 N Lake Shore Dr. #33F Chicago Illinois 60657
Contact: C: (515) 451-1438 rwirth@architecture.org
Certifications: Chicago Arch: A Walk Through Time, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age
Awards: Service Award: 2020
Address: 3150 N Lake Shore Dr. #33F Chicago Illinois 60657
Contact: C: (515) 451-1438 rwirth@architecture.org
Certifications: Chicago Arch: A Walk Through Time, Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age
Awards: Service Award: 2020
Wolek, Andrew
Role: Docent (2024)
Address: 4206 N Marmora Avenue Chicago Illinois 60634
Contact: ajwolek@gmail.com
Certifications: Modernism: Reviving The Loop, Must-See Chicago
Address: 4206 N Marmora Avenue Chicago Illinois 60634
Contact: ajwolek@gmail.com
Certifications: Modernism: Reviving The Loop, Must-See Chicago
Wolf, Douglas
Role: Exhibit Host
Address: 1963 N Burling St Chicago Illinois 60614
Contact: 411douglas@gmail.com
Address: 1963 N Burling St Chicago Illinois 60614
Contact: 411douglas@gmail.com