Building Description
Arts @ Large is proud to call its historic Walker’s Point Community Center home. Built in 1890 by Patrick Cudahy, this Queen Anne-style building originally featured three commercial storefronts on the first floor and eight apartments on the upper two floors. It has served many purposes over the last 100 years, including as a Tavern, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the So-Lite Neon Sign Company, and most notably as “The Polish House” which opened to the public in 1938 as a youth recreation and art center. Learn how this historic building was transformed into a vibrant community arts space.
Visitor Experience
Get Creative with Arts @ Large!
Explore Arts @ Large by touring our beautifully restored building, originally built by Patrick Cudahy in 1890. Discover the rich history of all three levels in our Walker’s Point Community Center and see firsthand the transformation of the building from its past to its current use. Outside of building tours, guests will have the chance to dive into a variety of creative activities such as screen printing, chalk art, mural making, and more, while learning about our efforts to make the arts accessible to everyone through our diverse programming. Whether you have 10 minutes to spare or a few hours to spend, we will have an activity suited for you and your guests of all ages.
The Green Baked Goods café located on the first floor of our building will also be serving up fresh baked goods, sandwiches, and specialty drinks – so come hungry!
Address
1100 S 5th St
Saturday Hours
10 am - 5 pm
Sunday Hours
Not Open
Photography
Photography allowed, Videography allowed, Tripod allowed
Handicapped Accessible
Fully wheelchair accessible
