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Holy Trinity Russian & Greek Orthodox Church, 1121 North Leavitt Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Holy Trinity Russian & Greek Orthodox Church, 1121 North Leavitt Stree...

Significance: The church is a late work by Louis H. Sullivan in traditional and exotic ecclesiastical idiom. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-132 Survey number: HABS IL-1071 Buil... More

Holy Trinity Russian & Greek Orthodox Church, 1121 North Leavitt Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Holy Trinity Russian & Greek Orthodox Church, 1121 North Leavitt Stree...

Significance: The church is a late work by Louis H. Sullivan in traditional and exotic ecclesiastical idiom. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-132 Survey number: HABS IL-1071 Buil... More

808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, 808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, 808-938 Dayton Street & 923 B...

Significance: Established by ordinance in 1965, the Dayton Street Historic Interest Area contains 3 designated areas to be preserved. The primary focus is upon "Area A," that part of the Interest Area between L... More

Grand Central Station, 201 West Harrison Street (Corner of West Harrison & South Wells), Chicago, Cook County, IL

Grand Central Station, 201 West Harrison Street (Corner of West Harris...

Significance: This is one of the best-preserved early railroad stations in Chicago, and one of the finest works of the architect Solon Spencer Beman. Survey number: HABS IL-1016 Building/structure dates: 1890... More

Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More

T. A. Leonard Barn, Old Moscow Highway, Pullman, Whitman County, WA

T. A. Leonard Barn, Old Moscow Highway, Pullman, Whitman County, WA

1986 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: The T.A. Leonard Barn is significant because it represents a period of agricultural development when farmers were experimenting with new production conc... More

Edward W. McCready House, 231 North Euclid Street, Oak Park, Cook County, IL

Edward W. McCready House, 231 North Euclid Street, Oak Park, Cook Coun...

Significance: This large, single-family dwelling is a simple, well-executed example of the work done by Prairie School architects, Spencer and Powers. It was built in the early 1900's in suburban Oak Park. Unp... More

Leiter I Building, 200-208 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Leiter I Building, 200-208 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...

Significance: The first Leiter Building, built in 1879, has been cited as a Chicago Architectural Landmark, "In recognition of its contribution towards the development of skeleton construction. Cast iron pilast... More

Leiter I Building, 200-208 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Leiter I Building, 200-208 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...

Significance: The first Leiter Building, built in 1879, has been cited as a Chicago Architectural Landmark, "In recognition of its contribution towards the development of skeleton construction. Cast iron pilast... More

Brookfield Kindergarten, 3601 Forest Avenue, Brookfield, Cook County, IL

Brookfield Kindergarten, 3601 Forest Avenue, Brookfield, Cook County, ...

Significance: The structure was built as a private kindergarten for Queene F. Coonley, a pioneer in the kindergarten movement in Chicago. It is considered on of William Drummond's finest designs. Survey number... More

Oscar Steffens House, 7631 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Oscar Steffens House, 7631 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, ...

Significance: This house, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is a later version of the Isabel Roberts house in Oak Park. Both structures are small versions of the "Prairie House" with revolving spaces around a cen... More

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

2007 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: A notable example of neo-Georgian Architecture in Chicago, the house was designed by McKim, Mead and White for Bryan Lathrop, a Chicago philanthropist and cul... More

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

2007 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: A notable example of neo-Georgian Architecture in Chicago, the house was designed by McKim, Mead and White for Bryan Lathrop, a Chicago philanthropist and cul... More

Frederick B. Carter, Jr. House, 1024 Judson Street, Evanston, Cook County, IL

Frederick B. Carter, Jr. House, 1024 Judson Street, Evanston, Cook Cou...

Significance: The Carter house was designed by Walter Burley Griffin in 1909-1910. At a time when he was apparently still under the influence of his former employer, Frank Lloyd Wright; this is suggested in his... More

Grand Central Station, 201 West Harrison Street (Corner of West Harrison & South Wells), Chicago, Cook County, IL

Grand Central Station, 201 West Harrison Street (Corner of West Harris...

Significance: This is one of the best-preserved early railroad stations in Chicago, and one of the finest works of the architect Solon Spencer Beman. Survey number: HABS IL-1016 Building/structure dates: 1890... More

Jewelers' Building, 15-19 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Jewelers' Building, 15-19 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, I...

Significance: The building is an example of the early work of Adler and Sullivan. It is one of several structures in Chicago's Loop that were designed by the firm for Martin Ryerson, who was then one of the cit... More

T. A. Leonard Barn, Old Moscow Highway, Pullman, Whitman County, WA

T. A. Leonard Barn, Old Moscow Highway, Pullman, Whitman County, WA

1986 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: The T.A. Leonard Barn is significant because it represents a period of agricultural development when farmers were experimenting with new production conc... More

Edward W. McCready House, 231 North Euclid Street, Oak Park, Cook County, IL

Edward W. McCready House, 231 North Euclid Street, Oak Park, Cook Coun...

Significance: This large, single-family dwelling is a simple, well-executed example of the work done by Prairie School architects, Spencer and Powers. It was built in the early 1900's in suburban Oak Park. Unp... More

Schoenhofen Brewing Company, Powerhouse, 1770 Canalport Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Schoenhofen Brewing Company, Powerhouse, 1770 Canalport Avenue, Chicag...

Significance: The Schoenhofen Brewing Company is typical of the work of Richard E. Schmidt, and is particularly interesting for its brick detailing. The treatment of the brick and its linear patterns is signifi... More

Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook...

Significance: This house is probably one of the finest works of George W. Maher, a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, and one of the Prairie School. It shows a relationship to Wright's work of the time in its ... More

Leiter I Building, 200-208 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Leiter I Building, 200-208 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...

Significance: The first Leiter Building, built in 1879, has been cited as a Chicago Architectural Landmark, "In recognition of its contribution towards the development of skeleton construction. Cast iron pilast... More

Brookfield Kindergarten, 3601 Forest Avenue, Brookfield, Cook County, IL

Brookfield Kindergarten, 3601 Forest Avenue, Brookfield, Cook County, ...

Significance: The structure was built as a private kindergarten for Queene F. Coonley, a pioneer in the kindergarten movement in Chicago. It is considered on of William Drummond's finest designs. Survey number... More

Ames Monument, Interstate 80, Laramie, Albany County, WY

Ames Monument, Interstate 80, Laramie, Albany County, WY

Significance: The Ames family commissioned this monument to honor the memory of Oakes and Oliver Ames for their role in the building of the Union Pacific Railroad. The structure was designed by architect H.H. ... More

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

2007 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: A notable example of neo-Georgian Architecture in Chicago, the house was designed by McKim, Mead and White for Bryan Lathrop, a Chicago philanthropist and cul... More

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

2007 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: A notable example of neo-Georgian Architecture in Chicago, the house was designed by McKim, Mead and White for Bryan Lathrop, a Chicago philanthropist and cul... More

Frederick B. Carter, Jr. House, 1024 Judson Street, Evanston, Cook County, IL

Frederick B. Carter, Jr. House, 1024 Judson Street, Evanston, Cook Cou...

Significance: The Carter house was designed by Walter Burley Griffin in 1909-1910. At a time when he was apparently still under the influence of his former employer, Frank Lloyd Wright; this is suggested in his... More

Holy Trinity Russian & Greek Orthodox Church, 1121 North Leavitt Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Holy Trinity Russian & Greek Orthodox Church, 1121 North Leavitt Stree...

Significance: The church is a late work by Louis H. Sullivan in traditional and exotic ecclesiastical idiom. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-132 Survey number: HABS IL-1071 Buil... More

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: An important example of the early Chicago School, it anticipates future developments in skyscraper design. Terra cotta was employed for exterior surfacing for the first time in this building. The ... More

Emil Bach House, 7415 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Emil Bach House, 7415 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: This is one of the few houses in the Chicago area done by Frank Lloyd Wright after returning from Europe in 1911 and before going to Japan to supervise the work on the Imperial Hotel. It is a late... More

Grand Central Station, 201 West Harrison Street (Corner of West Harrison & South Wells), Chicago, Cook County, IL

Grand Central Station, 201 West Harrison Street (Corner of West Harris...

Significance: This is one of the best-preserved early railroad stations in Chicago, and one of the finest works of the architect Solon Spencer Beman. Survey number: HABS IL-1016 Building/structure dates: 1890... More

Kehilath Anshe Ma'ariv Synagogue, 3301 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Kehilath Anshe Ma'ariv Synagogue, 3301 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, ...

Significance: One of the few example of ecclesiastical architecture to come from the office of Adler and Sullivan, this Chicago synagogue of 1890-91 was originally intended to be far more elegant and monumental... More

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More

T. A. Leonard Barn, Old Moscow Highway, Pullman, Whitman County, WA

T. A. Leonard Barn, Old Moscow Highway, Pullman, Whitman County, WA

1986 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: The T.A. Leonard Barn is significant because it represents a period of agricultural development when farmers were experimenting with new production conc... More

T. A. Leonard Barn, Old Moscow Highway, Pullman, Whitman County, WA

T. A. Leonard Barn, Old Moscow Highway, Pullman, Whitman County, WA

1986 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: The T.A. Leonard Barn is significant because it represents a period of agricultural development when farmers were experimenting with new production conc... More

Edward W. McCready House, 231 North Euclid Street, Oak Park, Cook County, IL

Edward W. McCready House, 231 North Euclid Street, Oak Park, Cook Coun...

Significance: This large, single-family dwelling is a simple, well-executed example of the work done by Prairie School architects, Spencer and Powers. It was built in the early 1900's in suburban Oak Park. Unp... More

Schoenhofen Brewing Company, Powerhouse, 1770 Canalport Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Schoenhofen Brewing Company, Powerhouse, 1770 Canalport Avenue, Chicag...

Significance: The Schoenhofen Brewing Company is typical of the work of Richard E. Schmidt, and is particularly interesting for its brick detailing. The treatment of the brick and its linear patterns is signifi... More

Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook...

Significance: This house is probably one of the finest works of George W. Maher, a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, and one of the Prairie School. It shows a relationship to Wright's work of the time in its ... More

James Charnley House, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

James Charnley House, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...

Significance: The Charnley House, probably designed by Frank Lloyd Wright during the time he worked for Adler and Sullivan, was recognized in February 1960 by the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmark. ... More

Ira A. Heath House, 3132 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Ira A. Heath House, 3132 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, I...

Significance: Hugh Morrison cites the Heath residence as evidence of the strong influence of H. H. Richardson's architecture on the work produced by Adler and Sullivan during the late 1880's. The row house faca... More

Oscar Steffens House, 7631 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Oscar Steffens House, 7631 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, ...

Significance: This house, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is a later version of the Isabel Roberts house in Oak Park. Both structures are small versions of the "Prairie House" with revolving spaces around a cen... More

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: An important example of the early Chicago School, it anticipates future developments in skyscraper design. Terra cotta was employed for exterior surfacing for the first time in this building. The ... More

Moses McKay House, New Burlington Road, Corwin, Warren County, OH

Moses McKay House, New Burlington Road, Corwin, Warren County, OH

Significance: The Moses McKay House was built in 1818 of brick dug and fired on site. It is a fine example of an early nineteenth century Ohio farm house. The house is notable for its interior woodwork and hand... More

Moses McKay House, New Burlington Road, Corwin, Warren County, OH

Moses McKay House, New Burlington Road, Corwin, Warren County, OH

Significance: The Moses McKay House was built in 1818 of brick dug and fired on site. It is a fine example of an early nineteenth century Ohio farm house. The house is notable for its interior woodwork and hand... More

Moses McKay House, New Burlington Road, Corwin, Warren County, OH

Moses McKay House, New Burlington Road, Corwin, Warren County, OH

Significance: The Moses McKay House was built in 1818 of brick dug and fired on site. It is a fine example of an early nineteenth century Ohio farm house. The house is notable for its interior woodwork and hand... More

Emil Bach House, 7415 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Emil Bach House, 7415 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: This is one of the few houses in the Chicago area done by Frank Lloyd Wright after returning from Europe in 1911 and before going to Japan to supervise the work on the Imperial Hotel. It is a late... More

808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, 808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, 808-938 Dayton Street & 923 B...

Significance: Established by ordinance in 1965, the Dayton Street Historic Interest Area contains 3 designated areas to be preserved. The primary focus is upon "Area A," that part of the Interest Area between L... More

808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, 808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, 808-938 Dayton Street & 923 B...

Significance: Established by ordinance in 1965, the Dayton Street Historic Interest Area contains 3 designated areas to be preserved. The primary focus is upon "Area A," that part of the Interest Area between L... More

808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, 808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, 808-938 Dayton Street & 923 B...

Significance: Established by ordinance in 1965, the Dayton Street Historic Interest Area contains 3 designated areas to be preserved. The primary focus is upon "Area A," that part of the Interest Area between L... More

Jewelers' Building, 15-19 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Jewelers' Building, 15-19 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, I...

Significance: The building is an example of the early work of Adler and Sullivan. It is one of several structures in Chicago's Loop that were designed by the firm for Martin Ryerson, who was then one of the cit... More

Kehilath Anshe Ma'ariv Synagogue, 3301 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Kehilath Anshe Ma'ariv Synagogue, 3301 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, ...

Significance: One of the few example of ecclesiastical architecture to come from the office of Adler and Sullivan, this Chicago synagogue of 1890-91 was originally intended to be far more elegant and monumental... More

Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More

Edward W. McCready House, 231 North Euclid Street, Oak Park, Cook County, IL

Edward W. McCready House, 231 North Euclid Street, Oak Park, Cook Coun...

Significance: This large, single-family dwelling is a simple, well-executed example of the work done by Prairie School architects, Spencer and Powers. It was built in the early 1900's in suburban Oak Park. Unp... More

James Charnley House, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

James Charnley House, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...

Significance: The Charnley House, probably designed by Frank Lloyd Wright during the time he worked for Adler and Sullivan, was recognized in February 1960 by the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmark. ... More

Ira A. Heath House, 3132 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Ira A. Heath House, 3132 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, I...

Significance: Hugh Morrison cites the Heath residence as evidence of the strong influence of H. H. Richardson's architecture on the work produced by Adler and Sullivan during the late 1880's. The row house faca... More

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

2007 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: A notable example of neo-Georgian Architecture in Chicago, the house was designed by McKim, Mead and White for Bryan Lathrop, a Chicago philanthropist and cul... More

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: An important example of the early Chicago School, it anticipates future developments in skyscraper design. Terra cotta was employed for exterior surfacing for the first time in this building. The ... More

Moses McKay House, New Burlington Road, Corwin, Warren County, OH

Moses McKay House, New Burlington Road, Corwin, Warren County, OH

Significance: The Moses McKay House was built in 1818 of brick dug and fired on site. It is a fine example of an early nineteenth century Ohio farm house. The house is notable for its interior woodwork and hand... More

Moses McKay House, New Burlington Road, Corwin, Warren County, OH

Moses McKay House, New Burlington Road, Corwin, Warren County, OH

Significance: The Moses McKay House was built in 1818 of brick dug and fired on site. It is a fine example of an early nineteenth century Ohio farm house. The house is notable for its interior woodwork and hand... More

Emil Bach House, 7415 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Emil Bach House, 7415 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: This is one of the few houses in the Chicago area done by Frank Lloyd Wright after returning from Europe in 1911 and before going to Japan to supervise the work on the Imperial Hotel. It is a late... More

808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, 808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, 808-938 Dayton Street & 923 B...

Significance: Established by ordinance in 1965, the Dayton Street Historic Interest Area contains 3 designated areas to be preserved. The primary focus is upon "Area A," that part of the Interest Area between L... More

Jewelers' Building, 15-19 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Jewelers' Building, 15-19 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, I...

Significance: The building is an example of the early work of Adler and Sullivan. It is one of several structures in Chicago's Loop that were designed by the firm for Martin Ryerson, who was then one of the cit... More

Jewelers' Building, 15-19 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Jewelers' Building, 15-19 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, I...

Significance: The building is an example of the early work of Adler and Sullivan. It is one of several structures in Chicago's Loop that were designed by the firm for Martin Ryerson, who was then one of the cit... More

Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More

Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More

Emery House, 218 Arlington Street, Elmhurst, Du Page County, IL

Emery House, 218 Arlington Street, Elmhurst, Du Page County, IL

Significance: The Emery House is an early work of the Prairie School architect Walter Burley Griffin. Griffin's attitudes toward the Prairie School idiom are well identified by the architectural historian, H. A... More

Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook...

Significance: This house is probably one of the finest works of George W. Maher, a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, and one of the Prairie School. It shows a relationship to Wright's work of the time in its ... More

James Charnley House, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

James Charnley House, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...

Significance: The Charnley House, probably designed by Frank Lloyd Wright during the time he worked for Adler and Sullivan, was recognized in February 1960 by the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmark. ... More

Ames Monument, Interstate 80, Laramie, Albany County, WY

Ames Monument, Interstate 80, Laramie, Albany County, WY

Significance: The Ames family commissioned this monument to honor the memory of Oakes and Oliver Ames for their role in the building of the Union Pacific Railroad. The structure was designed by architect H.H. ... More

Ames Monument, Interstate 80, Laramie, Albany County, WY

Ames Monument, Interstate 80, Laramie, Albany County, WY

Significance: The Ames family commissioned this monument to honor the memory of Oakes and Oliver Ames for their role in the building of the Union Pacific Railroad. The structure was designed by architect H.H. ... More

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

2007 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: A notable example of neo-Georgian Architecture in Chicago, the house was designed by McKim, Mead and White for Bryan Lathrop, a Chicago philanthropist and cul... More

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

2007 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: A notable example of neo-Georgian Architecture in Chicago, the house was designed by McKim, Mead and White for Bryan Lathrop, a Chicago philanthropist and cul... More

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

2007 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: A notable example of neo-Georgian Architecture in Chicago, the house was designed by McKim, Mead and White for Bryan Lathrop, a Chicago philanthropist and cul... More

Frederick B. Carter, Jr. House, 1024 Judson Street, Evanston, Cook County, IL

Frederick B. Carter, Jr. House, 1024 Judson Street, Evanston, Cook Cou...

Significance: The Carter house was designed by Walter Burley Griffin in 1909-1910. At a time when he was apparently still under the influence of his former employer, Frank Lloyd Wright; this is suggested in his... More

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Reliance Building, 32 North State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: An important example of the early Chicago School, it anticipates future developments in skyscraper design. Terra cotta was employed for exterior surfacing for the first time in this building. The ... More

Moses McKay House, New Burlington Road, Corwin, Warren County, OH

Moses McKay House, New Burlington Road, Corwin, Warren County, OH

Significance: The Moses McKay House was built in 1818 of brick dug and fired on site. It is a fine example of an early nineteenth century Ohio farm house. The house is notable for its interior woodwork and hand... More

Moses McKay House, New Burlington Road, Corwin, Warren County, OH

Moses McKay House, New Burlington Road, Corwin, Warren County, OH

Significance: The Moses McKay House was built in 1818 of brick dug and fired on site. It is a fine example of an early nineteenth century Ohio farm house. The house is notable for its interior woodwork and hand... More

Emil Bach House, 7415 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Emil Bach House, 7415 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: This is one of the few houses in the Chicago area done by Frank Lloyd Wright after returning from Europe in 1911 and before going to Japan to supervise the work on the Imperial Hotel. It is a late... More

808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, 808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

808-938 Dayton Street & 923 Bank Street, 808-938 Dayton Street & 923 B...

Significance: Established by ordinance in 1965, the Dayton Street Historic Interest Area contains 3 designated areas to be preserved. The primary focus is upon "Area A," that part of the Interest Area between L... More

Grand Central Station, 201 West Harrison Street (Corner of West Harrison & South Wells), Chicago, Cook County, IL

Grand Central Station, 201 West Harrison Street (Corner of West Harris...

Significance: This is one of the best-preserved early railroad stations in Chicago, and one of the finest works of the architect Solon Spencer Beman. Survey number: HABS IL-1016 Building/structure dates: 1890... More

Jewelers' Building, 15-19 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Jewelers' Building, 15-19 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, I...

Significance: The building is an example of the early work of Adler and Sullivan. It is one of several structures in Chicago's Loop that were designed by the firm for Martin Ryerson, who was then one of the cit... More

Jewelers' Building, 15-19 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Jewelers' Building, 15-19 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, I...

Significance: The building is an example of the early work of Adler and Sullivan. It is one of several structures in Chicago's Loop that were designed by the firm for Martin Ryerson, who was then one of the cit... More

Kehilath Anshe Ma'ariv Synagogue, 3301 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Kehilath Anshe Ma'ariv Synagogue, 3301 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, ...

Significance: One of the few example of ecclesiastical architecture to come from the office of Adler and Sullivan, this Chicago synagogue of 1890-91 was originally intended to be far more elegant and monumental... More

Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More

Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Schiller Building, 64 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan in 1891-92, the Schiller Building was a unique solution to the problem of placing a large theater and office building on a mid-block site. The result was the first "... More

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Stock Exchange Building, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Coo...

Significance: Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the building is an important early skyscraper and was the first in Chicago to make use of caisson foundations. In February, 1961, it was designated a Chicago Archit... More

Fair Store, 126-144 South State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Fair Store, 126-144 South State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: The Fair was designed by the firm of Jenney and Mundie in 1890. At the time of its completion, the building was one of the largest steel-framed structures in Chicago, as well as one of the largest... More

Fair Store, 126-144 South State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Fair Store, 126-144 South State Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Significance: The Fair was designed by the firm of Jenney and Mundie in 1890. At the time of its completion, the building was one of the largest steel-framed structures in Chicago, as well as one of the largest... More

Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook...

Significance: This house is probably one of the finest works of George W. Maher, a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, and one of the Prairie School. It shows a relationship to Wright's work of the time in its ... More

James Charnley House, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

James Charnley House, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, Cook County, I...

Significance: The Charnley House, probably designed by Frank Lloyd Wright during the time he worked for Adler and Sullivan, was recognized in February 1960 by the Commission of Chicago Architectural Landmark. ... More

Brookfield Kindergarten, 3601 Forest Avenue, Brookfield, Cook County, IL

Brookfield Kindergarten, 3601 Forest Avenue, Brookfield, Cook County, ...

Significance: The structure was built as a private kindergarten for Queene F. Coonley, a pioneer in the kindergarten movement in Chicago. It is considered on of William Drummond's finest designs. Survey number... More

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

2007 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: A notable example of neo-Georgian Architecture in Chicago, the house was designed by McKim, Mead and White for Bryan Lathrop, a Chicago philanthropist and cul... More

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

2007 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: A notable example of neo-Georgian Architecture in Chicago, the house was designed by McKim, Mead and White for Bryan Lathrop, a Chicago philanthropist and cul... More

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Bryan Lathrop House, 120 East Bellevue Place, Chicago, Cook County, IL

2007 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: A notable example of neo-Georgian Architecture in Chicago, the house was designed by McKim, Mead and White for Bryan Lathrop, a Chicago philanthropist and cul... More

Frederick B. Carter, Jr. House, 1024 Judson Street, Evanston, Cook County, IL

Frederick B. Carter, Jr. House, 1024 Judson Street, Evanston, Cook Cou...

Significance: The Carter house was designed by Walter Burley Griffin in 1909-1910. At a time when he was apparently still under the influence of his former employer, Frank Lloyd Wright; this is suggested in his... More

Holy Trinity Russian & Greek Orthodox Church, 1121 North Leavitt Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Holy Trinity Russian & Greek Orthodox Church, 1121 North Leavitt Stree...

Significance: The church is a late work by Louis H. Sullivan in traditional and exotic ecclesiastical idiom. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-132 Survey number: HABS IL-1071 Buil... More

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