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The Italian Renaissance-style mansion was commissioned by Joseph Theurer, then-owner of the Schoenhofen Brewing Company, and purchased in 1911 by Chicago's Wrigley family. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, the house was built in 1896 by Richard Schmidt and, possibly, Hugh M.G. Garden, two architects later prominent in ...
In addition to being a home for several different owners, the house has also served as a funeral home and as the headquarters of the Chicago Urban League. [2] The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 9, 1978. [1] On December 3, 2023, the building was severely damaged in a fire. [3] [4]
Built in 1902; donated to state to serve as governor's mansion in February 1937, NRHP-listed in 1970 Vermont: None currently: Virginia: Executive Mansion* †† Capitol Square, Richmond: 1813–present Built 1811 in Federal style.
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The Nickerson House was designed by one Chicago's earliest prominent architects, Edward J. Burling (1819–1892) of Burling and Whitehouse. [3] In addition, three decorators were contracted for the interiors: William August Fiedler (1843–1903) and R. W. Bates & Co. of Chicago, and New York-based George A. Schastey & Co. The three-story ...
Today NBA Legend Scottie Pippen welcomes Architectural Digest inside his Chicago home for an all-access tour. From the spacious family room and sunny kitchen to the wine cellar and cozy home ...
John Randolph Hoxie was a Quaker, Democratic politician, bank executive, cattle rancher, co-founder of Chicago's Union Stockyards and member of the Chicago Stock Exchange. He is the namesake of Hoxie Boulevard in Chicago and Hoxie, TX. Two of his mansions remain at 4440 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago and in San Gabriel, TX.
Supporters of a Chicago ballot measure that raises a one-time tax on luxury properties to fund services for homeless people, rally prior to a court hearing Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Chicago.