PRAIRIE AVE HISTORIC DISTRICT

Chicago is such a fascinating city. I never really cared much about architecture until I moved here. The facades of some of the old buildings are a marvel to look at. It is a shame that so many of them have been razed over the years. Yesterday I took a walk through the Prairie Ave Historic District in the South Loop. Some of the wonderful houses that are in this area were home to many of Chicago's most prominent families. There is a walking tour and museum that you can visit the website is listed here. http://www.glessnerhouse.org/Neighborhood.htm


This is the Widow Clark's Greek Revival built in 1836. It is the oldest house in Chicago. There is a wonderful park surrounding it (Chicago Women's Park and Gardens). William Kimball House (of the piano maker), 1892, now home to the US Soccer Federation.
They just don't make them like this anymore!
Joseph G Coleman House, 1886, also home to the US Soccer Federation.
G. Keith House, 1870, above.
Marshall Field Jr House, 1887, below. It is now sectioned into 6 condos and one is for sale now for a cool 1.2 million if you need a whole lot of extra space.
Wheeler Kohn Mansion, 1870. Now a B&B.