Near West Side

The Roof Crop

1516 W. Carroll Ave.

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Saturday

10 AM - 4 PM

Sunday

10 AM - 4 PM

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Family Friendly
  • Photography Allowed
  • Restrooms Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Refreshments For Purchase

Architect

Bureau Gemmell

Year Completed

renovation completed December 2023

OHC Appearances

2024, 2025

DETAILS:

The Roof Crop is a design focused, urban agriculture initiative that values and promotes sustainability, ecology, and community engagement. TRC was conceived in 2013 as a project to market green roof systems and has since grown into a media, landscape, and urban farm company. The Roof Crop's building is thought to have been constructed in 1928. It previously operated as a manufacturing warehouse. Now, it is home to dynamic operations that highlight the value of meticulous craftsmanship. These include The Roof Crop, an apothecary and design store called Third Season, the restaurant Maxwell's Trading, and Flashpoint Innovation, a food and beverage consultancy equipped with its own state-of-the-art test kitchen. The new renovated building also features a rooftop farm and three large greenhouses.

ENTRANCE INSTRUCTIONS:

Enter on Justine Street

VISITOR EXPERIENCE:

Self-guided tours start at 9am, with the final entry beginning at 3:30pm. Docents and volunteers will be located throughout the building to guide and answer questions. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the first and second floor businesses and event spaces, as well as the green roof and greenhouses.

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