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our building's got
good bones

In 1840, a man by the name of Major Noble immigrated from Europe to Chicago. Three years later, he acquired 160 acres of land, in which he opened a tavern on. In 1922, John A. Klemundt bought said property and opened Klemundt Funeral Home; a high volume funeral parlor which operated until 2001.

 

In 2003, Richie "Tapeworm" Herrera turned what was once a place for mourning, into a place of celebration. This became Odin Tatu, a home for Tapeworm until 2006, when unfortunate circumstances struck and he passed away. with heavy hearts, his friends and family came together and decided to keep richie's dream alive and re-open the shop as Old Town Tatu, which stays open to this day. Our mission is to  carry on the legacy of our good friend & fellow tattooer, Richie.

Come get tattooed at this amazing Chicago historical landmark today!

haunting history

At Old Town Tatu, we embrace our peculiar history. From the moment you step in, you'll feel the eerie ambiance- you may even experience some strange occurrences. Our shop was once one of the oldest running funeral homes in chicago, and we think some spirits of the deceased remain. Our artists create exceptional work in a setting that is both intriguing and unforgettable. We invite you to come by and experience the truly unique tattooing experience that only Old Town Tatu can offer. 

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF 
RICH HERRERA

1969-2006

Richie "Tapeworm" Herrera was the original owner of Old Town Tatu (formerly Odin Tatu). He was a kind man with a huge heart. His outstanding personality and crazy ways will be missed. He will be forever loved & in our hearts.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

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BRADLEY M.

The shop is great, the atmosphere is great. It’s a shop that truly cares about their customers. I’ve been working on my sleeve with Jen, and she has been awesome takes her time truly cares about her clients.
Compared to other tattoo shops where they try and push you through the door as fast as they can to make a buck. If you’re looking for a shop that will take their time, not rush you and cares about their clients come to

Old Town Tatu.

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AMBER L.

I had an amazing experience getting my tattoo done by Ivy.

I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a tattoo artist. Ivy maintained a high level of cleanliness throughout the process and guided me through each step, ensuring I felt comfortable. She consistently checked in with me during the tattoo, which I appreciated. She is very skilled, and I am already planning to return to her for more tattoos.

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AMANDA S.

Tony took care of me and 2 friends, very well. We got to the shop kind of late and he stayed late to make sure we all got exactly what we wanted. He didn't rush. He took his time with his work and we were all very happy with the results. He's light-handed and his line work is spectacular. Never been some comfortable getting a tattoo, before. Definitely going back to him.

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773.442.8288

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