Many viewers watching classic Christmas films this holiday season will likely have 1990’s “ Home Alone ” on their TV screens as it remains a major title for generations. “Home Alone” provided many laugh out loud gags and popular quotes which continue through many generations creating a Christmas staple like "Keep the change you filthy animal!" The movie generated 476 million dollars against a budget of 18 million dollars thus becoming a beloved Christmas classic.
“Home Alone” was chosen for preservation in the National Film Registry by Library of Congress for the film's cultural historical and aesthetic importance in 2023. The story mainly takes place within various Chicago and the suburbs and filming occurred on real-life locations throughout Chicagoland adding authenticity to the project.
Visit the Real McCallister Family Home in Winnetka Featured in 'Home Alone' Classic Movie
The McCallister family home in Home Alone also called the "silver tuna" by Joe Pesci located at 671 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka Illinois. While private owners currently live on this property fans visit to take pictures replicating Kevin’s memorable screams during the movie for fun memories. Lincoln Avenue is sometimes referenced as Lincoln Boulevard in the movie but 671 remains the home's numerical address specifically pointed out by Kevin McCallister. Many other interior portions in "Home Alone" are not filmed on the premises with only the main staircase the attic and the first floor appearing in the final production from film studio .
Discover Mitch Murphy’s Flooded House A Key Location in the Home Alone's Film Storyline
The Murphy family home 656 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka is also an important landmark where Harry and Marv flooded the basement after mistakenly assuming it was empty and thus broke in thinking nobody was home. Kevin also mentioned to police to the police dispatch his address is “656 Lincoln Boulevard” adding key details from the movie. This address also had a famous scene with Marv and Harry argue when pulling their van out the driveway almost hitting Kevin which further provides key reference details from "Home Alone." Also towards the end the character Marley makes his reappearance as he stops Marv and Harry as they try to break into the property to cause even further mayhem on a crime spree
Trinity United Methodist Church and Grace Episcopal Church Provide a Faith Filled Backdrop In Home Alone
The exterior of the church where Kevin visits on Christmas Eve during Home Alone is actually the Trinity United Methodist Church at 1024 Lake Avenue in Wilmette and is recognizable with its grand exterior structure. The area outside the church also became the setting for Kevin’s creative evasion from Marv and Harry using costumes and also creating his plan to confront the bandits who continue their ongoing criminal endeavor within neighborhood. Grace Episcopal Church located at 924 Lake Street in Oak Park became the setting for Kevin and Marley's heart felt Christmas Eve conversations inside church where the scene becomes very impactful on the movie.
Shopping at Real Locations from Home Alone Like The Grocery Store And Hubbard Woods Pharmacy
The grocery store scene of “Home Alone” which showed Kevin getting milk eggs and fabric softener was shot at Grand Food Center at 606 Green Bay Road in Winnetka that can be seen in the movie when Kevin walks through aisles. Kevin's total groceries totaled a very low $19.83 back in 1990 when this movie first was launched for viewers and also creates a juxtaposition compared to current prices. The scene at Hubbard Woods Pharmacy at 940 Green Bay Road in Winnetka was location of Kevin looking to buy a tooth brush that must be approved by the American Dental Association in the film . Kevin's interaction with Marley caused his unplanned flight from store before having opportunity to pay. The former pharmacy space is presently a Panera Bread.
Hubbard Woods Metra Station: The Location for a Famous Chase Scene During Home Alone
The shoplifting scene with the chase through Hubbard Woods Metra Station on 1065 Gage Street in Winnetka occurs following the pharmacy encounter with Kevin with the employee accusing him of stealing forcing a run to nearby bridge with a moving train in background. The pharmacy employee followed Kevin and an officer attempted to chase the main character showing how fast Kevin was on the ice skating rink . This scene was later seen when a train passing through Winnetka's Hubbard Woods Metra Station became part of the main characters cinematic escape from authorities .
Chicago O’Hare International Airport Used As Location of the McCallister Family's Hectic Christmas Travel Scene
The airport scene showcasing the entire McCallister family sprinting in attempt to make their flight to Paris to the tunes of "Run Rodolph Run" was filmed at Chicago O'Hare International Airport at 10000 West Balmoral Avenue in Chicago adding a humorous relatability element. Uncle Frank famously orders champagne upon successfully boarding the plane demonstrating both celebration and relief after their close call. Many viewers find Uncle Frank’s celebratory nature very relatable after that chaotic ordeal within busy airport environment during the Christmas season.
Chestnut Court Park The Place Where Kevin Wishes For His Family At Santa's Shack
Kevin shared his request for Santa at Chestnut Court Park at the intersection of Chestnut Court and Chestnut Street in Winnetka showcasing a heart felt plea to have his family brought back. Santa’s shack shown during these scenes at Chestnut Court Park is seen where Santa was dealing with parking ticket and difficulties with his car stuck in ice just prior to interacting with Kevin.
New Trier Township High School: Interior Scenes from Home Alone Shot at an Abandoned Campus
Interior scenes of "Home Alone" were primarily shot at New Trier Township High School on 7 North Happ Road in Northfield. Filmmakers constructed a large two-story set for key interior shots during movie inside the old school's gym during movie productions of this classic hit from 1990 . New Trier High School's facilities also were the location of other movie productions from John Hughes who is the writer and producer including Uncle Buck and Ferris Bueller's Day Off further adding significance of locations and movie history. Should you watch Home Alone be certain to check the attic first if you can not locate needed things and to purchase a large quantity of pizzas that have lots of cheese with no additional or limited toppings
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