Stories and Structures: Winnetka's Architectural Diversity

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Stories and Structures: Winnetka's Architectural Diversity

Winnetka, Illinois 60093, United States

Created By: Winnetka Historical Society

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This 1-hour walking tour explores the village’s impressive array of architectural styles. The tour begins at 457 Ash and, focusing on the east side of the village, stops at twelve houses representing particular architectural styles. At less than 1 mile, this is our shortest walking tour and is a great option for participants interested in a little less walking and a bit more learning!


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The Colonial Revival stunner at 457 Ash was built in 1912 for James C. Kellogg, heir to the Kellogg Switchboard Co. James Kellogg was the son of Milo G. Kellogg, inventor and founder of the Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Company. Milo fo... Read more
The lovely Spanish Revival home at 495 Ash was designed by Chicago-based architect Arthur Huen. Huen was born in 1866 in Saginaw, MI. After training as an architect in Michigan, he moved to Chicago to work as a draftsman for Francis Whiteho... Read more
The impressive Prairie style home at 519 Ash was designed by notable architect Dwight Perkins. Perkins was born in Memphis, TN in 1867 and moved to Chicago when he was four years old. While he only attended three months of high school, he g... Read more
The house at 536 Cherry is the newest house on this tour, even though it was built over 50 years ago. Like its age (or lack thereof), its modern style stands out amongst the many Victorian and revival styles along this section of Cherry Str... Read more
While much of the Italian Renaissance style home at 535 Cherry was designed and built in 1916, elements of the house were actually built much earlier. The origins of the original house at 535 Cherry are a bit mysterious. Although title reco... Read more
The exquisite Greek Revival home at 545 Oak was built in 1937 for Dr. Paul and Eunice Greeley. Dr. Paul W. Greeley, Jr. was a major figure in the field of plastic surgery. He was born in 1902 in Waterman, IL and moved to the Chicago area fo... Read more
The charming Dutch Colonial at 550 Oak is associated with several significant homeowners, including its original homeowner, Frank E. Herdman. Herdman was born in Chicago in 1862. After receiving his degree in mechanical engineering from the... Read more
The elegant Federal Revival house at 577 Cherry was first built around 1899 for Jesse and Agnes Alton. Jesse Alton moved around quite a bit before making his way to the Chicago area. He was born in LaGrange, NY in 1858. He then moved to wha... Read more
The stately Queen Anne Victorian house at 592 Cherry has been associated with several notable writers, veterans, and doctors since it was constructed in 1896.    The house was built for Frances and Joseph R. Gay. While relatively little i... Read more
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The beautiful Tudor Revival house at 545 Ash was built in 1936 and designed by Homer G. Sailor. Sailor was born in Portage, Ohio in 1887. In his early 20s, he moved to Chicago to attend the Armour Institute of Technology, now the Illinois... Read more
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The Victorian Gothic at 510 Ash was originally built in the mid-1870s at the corner of Cherry and Poplar Streets, where 530 Cherry is now. While we don’t know who the architect or original owners were, we do know that in 1879, Judge Thoma... Read more
381 Fairview is the newest house on this tour and is representative of a more recent architectural style. This modern home is one of the most interesting structures built in Winnetka in the latter half of the 20th century, not only for its ... Read more

 

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