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Ballroom at The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association

Ballroom in a Community Centre
·
Semi-private area
178 Forest Avenue, #1, Chicago, IL 60301 –
Oak Park, IL
Up to 230
seats
Up to 350
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Ballroom, a Ballroom in The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, is a traditional timber-floored function hall defined by an open-plan layout.

Design: The ballroom has a polished timber floor, high ceilings and tall windows that admit natural light. The end wall is framed by full-length curtains and simple wall sconces that form a formal backdrop for tables and presentations.

Features: The space includes a PA system and house speakers; clients may play their own music or bring a DJ. The room provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, wheelchair access and accessible toilets. The clear floorplate allows flexible seated or standing layouts and a raised performance area at one end.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a mix of seated dining and live entertainment or presentations in a formal, adaptable and accessible setting.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu

Prices

Sunday
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1900 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1900 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1900 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1900 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $3500 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $3500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 5 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 350
  • Dining
    up to 230
  • Cabaret
    up to 175
  • Classroom
    up to 200

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary tea and coffee Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Whiteboard
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

In house catering only
All events must be done by midnight

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

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Caitlin L.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association

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Member of Tagvenue since November 2023
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