1225 MICHIGAN AVENUE evanston 1225MICHIGan.InFo

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1225 Michigan avenue
evanston
1225Michigan.info
1225 Michigan avenue Entry..................................07’ x 05’
Sitting Area.......................13’ x 05’
Recreation Area................21’ x 19’
Living Room.....................18’ x 17’
Dining Room....................22’ x 12’
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Kitchen..............................23’ x 11’
Family Room....................23’ x 15’
Butler's Pantry..................09’ x 05’
Mud Room........................04’ x 04’
Master Bedroom..............21’ x 17’
Walk-In Closet.................11’ x 08’
Second Bedroom..............17’ x 17’
Third Bedroom................18’ x 13’
Fourth Bedroom...............12’ x 11’
Fifth Bedroom..................18’ x 15’
Office.................................24’ x 16’
Craft Room.......................09’ x 05’
Recreation Room.............27’ x 17’
Storage...............................17’ x 13’
F E AT U R E S
This house was built for attorney E. E. Osborn and his wife, Ada M. The original building
permit issued in December 1894 is signed by architect J.T.W. Jennings, a prominent
Evanston architect. The house cost 7,000 to build.
The Architect
John T.W. Jennings practiced in Evanston for several years in the 1890s. During this time
he designed at least four additional homes in the Queen Anne style. Three non-residential
commissions, all now gone, are the first Lincoln School (1896) and the Rood Building
(1895) located on Fountain Square, and the police and fire station that once stood on the
northwest corner of Sherman Avenue and Grove Street. The fire that destroyed the Rood
Building in 1946 acted as a catalyst for major changes around Evanston's central landmark.
The Queen Anne Style
Although slightly earlier examples exist, the Queen Anne style was formally introduced to
America at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. The style borrowed widely from
Victorian-era styles including the Italianate, the Gothic Revival and the Stick Style. The
combination of building materials like stone, clapboards, shingles and brick gave Queen
Anne buildings a varied surface texture.
Pattern books, an endless supply of lumber, relatively recent inventions of the jigsaw and
the scroll saw gave local builders the means to reproduce highly decorative ornament that
was applied to the surface. Contrasting paint colors brought attention to the wall surfaces
and the ornament. By the 1890s, a sub-type of the Queen Anne, the Free Classic, including
details inspired by Ancient Greece and Rome, had evolved.
KATHLEEN BUFFINGTON
BROKER
312.286.9988
[email protected]
ROOM DIMENSIONS
1225 MICHIGAN AVENUE
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The Interiors First Floor
The Homeowners
Unusual square corner staircase tower faced with tall pointed
roof with eaves that are slightly flared. Note the ornament at the
roof's peak. The tower is faced with variegated, uncoursed granite
and clapboards. A belt course with dentils marks the transition
between stone and wood. There is a matching tower to the rear
on the Sheridan Road (side) façade.
Entry. The striking maple floor found throughout the first floor,
including the sunken room or gallery, first capture a visitor's eye.
The sunken room is original to the home. Two steps up from the
gallery, a sitting area beckons with its inviting light and fabulous
window moldings along with the simple and elegant fireplace and
mantle. The home, with its many bay windows, includes many
classic contemporary furnishings.
This three-story home was built in 1894 for E. E. Osborn, a
lawyer for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. The Chicago
and Northwestern, descendent of the Chicago and Milwaukee
Railroad was Chicago's oldest railroad and spurred much of the
suburban development. The railroad first came to Evanston on
Dec. 19, 1854 and was well established by the time E. E. Osborne
built his fine home. Osborne lived in the house with his wife,
Ada, and two domestic servants, Miss Hulda Johnson and Miss
Caroline Sunstrom.
Roof dormer with steeply pitched gable roof has significant
ornament that includes delicate saw-cut ornament along the
gable rakes, flat pilasters flanking the windows, lower panels with
recessed bead board. Similar dormers are found on the Michigan
Avenue side and the rear of the house.
Tall classically inspired roof cornice continues around the entire
house with multiple courses of dentils, a classical motif
Front porch has tall cornice with dentils, chamfered porch
supports and wood balustrades with contrasting colors. Note the
bead board ceiling with the row of dentils along the edges.
Double-hung windows with patterned glass
Dining Room: French doors lead to the dining room, defined by
its lovely bay window and graceful wall molding.
Kitchen: The well-proportioned kitchen features many superb
details, including a breakfast area, a large butler's pantry, as well
as a kitchen office.
Family Room: The fireplace helps create a cozy space in the family
room. Note the beautiful glass on the door leading to the deck.
Living Room: Bay windows with interesting moldings accent
the large living room. Note the many seating areas, including a
hidden reading nook and stairs near the stairs.
Second floor
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Side (Sheridan Road) Façade
Combination of hip roof and pointed tower roofs with eaves that
are flared slightly
Center dormer with tall roof and saw-cut ornament
Tall cornice with multiple rows of classically-inspired dentils
continues from front facade
Double-hung and casement windows with patterned glass •
Contrasting belt course below second story windows
Center two-story window bay with flat roof
The windows on the stairway create a bright space that lead to
another comfortable seating area.
Children's bedrooms: A charming nursery sits at the top of the
stairs. The second floor bathroom connects to the boy's room,
with wonderful wood floors and a wall mural. A large bay
window creates a niche for the bed.
The house's next resident may have met Osborn through
his railroad work. James Macdonald, president of Chicago's
MacDonald Engineering Company, moved into the house with
his wife, Laura, daughter Edna, and his own domestic servant,
Mrs. Anna Hansen. He no doubt commuted to his Chicago
office by rail and may have done engineering work for railroad
companies.
One of the home's notable residents was Charles H. Dennis
(1860-1943), editor of the Chicago Daily News. Mr. Dennis was
born and raised on a farm in Macon County, Illinois. He attended
the University of Illinois where he served as editor of the school
paper, The Illini, in his senior year. He began his 62-year career as
writer and editor of the Daily News in January 1882 and remained
with the newspaper until his death.
William and Elizabeth McCoo moved into the house after Dennis'
death. Although Evanston was a dry town, McCoo was a division
sales manager for Park & Tilford Corporation, a distillery. The
Corporation received federal funding during World War II.
Another notable resident of 1225 Michigan was acclaimed
architect David Haid. Born in Winnepeg, Haid came to Chicago
to study with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe at the Illinois Institute
of Technology. He joined van der Rohe's office in 1951 and
eventually opened his own firm, David Haid and Associates.
Some of his best known buildings include the Rose Pavilion
for collector autos in Highland Park, Dyett Middle School in
Washington Park and the Abraham Lincoln Oasis straddling the
Tri-State Tollway in South Holland.
Haid moved into 1225 Michigan but he didn't intend to stay in the
large old house for long. He applied to the Evanston City Council
to subdivide the lot so he could built another single family house
on the south portion of the land. A previous resident, Herbert
H. Lawrence, had been denied approval to subdivide the land in
1958. After a lengthy debate, Haid was granted permission to
subdivide the land in 1968. He sold 1225 Michigan and built the
acclaimed one-story house to its south in which he lived until his
death in 1993.
Haid sold the house to Helen Chang, M.D. who lived in the large
house with her daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren.
Excerpt from Evanston Historical Society Garden Walk Tour May 8, 2005
Master Suite: The large master bedroom is handsomely decorated,
with an attractive chandelier. Tile on the fireplace is original.
The room is attached to a great master bath, with a dressing area,
large closet, dual sinks and a shower. The room also includes a
generously proportioned sitting area.
Third Floor (closed)
The third floor is not open to the public. It boasts a media room,
toy room, and two large bedrooms.
KATHLEEN BUFFINGTON
BROKER
312.286.9988
[email protected]
Exterior Architectural Highlights Front Façade (west)
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ENTRY WAY
ENTRAN CE SITTING AREA
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L I VI NG ROOM
D INING ROOM
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FAMI LY ROO M
FAM ILY ROOM
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KITCHEN
BREAKFAST AREA
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BUT L ER'S PANTRY
STA IRCASE
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M ASTER BED ROO M
M ASTER BED ROOM
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SE COND BED ROO M
TH IRD BED ROOM
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F OU RTH BED ROOM
F IF TH BED ROOM / STU DY
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THI RD F LOOR OF F I CE OR BEDROO M
RECREAT ION ROOM
FIRST LEVEL
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PATI O
SECOND LEVEL
THIRD LEVEL
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EVANSTON HAS A BEAUTIFUL NATURAL SETTING ON LAKE MICHIGAN
AND FEATURES EXPANSIVE PARKS, HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE AND THE
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS.
Located just north of Chicago,
HOUSING
Evanston's 75,000 residents include
Homes in Evanston range from contemporary new-construction high rises to well-
professionals, families and seniors.
With bustling business districts,
arts and culture, keep easy access
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to Chicago. Evanston offers the
maintained single-family homes and townhomes to historic lakefront mansions. The town
is comprised of a number of distinct neighborhoods – many within walking distances of
Evanston’s thriving commercial areas. Home prices range from under $100,000 to well over
$1 million.
conveniences of city living in a
LIFESTYLE
suburban environment.
Evanston has a variety of amenities to enjoy year-round. Its downtown adjoins
Northwestern University and includes hundreds of businesses from boutiques, bookstores
and galleries to theaters and restaurants. Outdoor recreation includes beaches, parks,
jogging trails and bicycle paths. Meanwhile Northwestern University offers residents access
to a full slate of Big Ten sports as well as cultural events and academic pursuits.
an eclectic mix of students, young
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Grocery
Theater
Health Club
Library
Cta
High School
High School
Dog Park
Hospital
Metra
Elementary
Elementary
PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOLS:
NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE
High School District:
Evanston Township High School District 202
Grade School District:
Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65
Nearest Public High School(s) in District:
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave, 1.4mi W
Nearest Public Middle School(s) in District:
Nichols Middle School, 800 Greenleaf St, 0.5mi W
Park School, 828 Main St, 0.7mi SW
Chute Middle School, 1400 Oakton St, 1.3mi SW
Nearest Public Elementary School(s) in District:
Lincoln Elementary School, 910 Forest Ave, 0.4mi S
Rice Children's Center, 1101 Washington St, 0.9mi SW
Dewey Elementary School, 1551 Wesley Ave, 1.0mi W
Nearest Private High Schools:
St. Scholastica Academy, 7416 N Ridge Blvd, 1.7mi S
Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago, 2756 W Morse Ave, 2.7mi SW
Ida Crown Jewish Academy, 2828 W Pratt Blvd, 2.8mi SW
Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School, 3021 W Devon Ave, 3.4mi SW
Lubavitch Girls High School, 6350 N Whipple St, 3.4mi SW
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Nearest Private Elementary Schools:
Chiaravalle Montessori School, 425 Dempster St, 0.2mi W
Pope John Xxiii School, 1120 Washington St, 0.9mi SW
Midwest Montessori School, 926 Noyes St, 1.4mi NW
Roycemore School, 640 Lincoln St, 1.5mi N
Little People Daycare & Kindergarten, 7428 N Rogers Ave, 1.6mi S
Nearest Public Libraries:
South Branch Library, 949 Chicago Ave., 0.5mi SW
Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, 0.7mi NW
Public Transportation:
Nearest CTA Station: Dempster, Purple Line, Evanston Express, 0.5mi
Main St., 0.6mi SW
Nearest Metra
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Nearest Home Improvement Stores:
Home Depot, 2201 Oakton Street, 1.9mi SW
Lowe's, 3601 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, 3.1mi SW
Nearest Hospitals:
Presence St. Francis Hospital, 355 Ridge Avenue, 1.1mi SW
NorthShore Evanston Hospital, 1301 Central Street, 1.9mi NW
NorthShore Skokie Hospital, 9600 Gross Point Road, 3.7mi W
Methodist Hospital of Chicago, 5025 North Paulina Street, 4.6mi S
Swedish Covenant Hospital, 5145 North California Avenue, 4.7mi S
Nearest Major Grocery Stores:
Evanston South, 1111 Chicago Ave., 0.4mi SW
Trader Joe's, 1211 Chicago Avenue, 0.4mi W
Jewel Osco, 1128 Chicago Avenue, 0.4mi W
Downtown Evanston, 1640 Chicago Ave, 0.6mi NW
Jewel Osco, 1763 W Howard St, 1.5mi S
Nearest Major Health Clubs:
Chicago Northshore Gyrotonic, 513 Davis St, 0.5mi NW
Pilates Connection, 1506 Sherman Ave, 0.6mi NW
Leisure & Fitness Svc, 828 Davis St, 0.7mi NW
LA Fitness, 1618 Sherman Ave, 0.7mi NW
Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson Ave, 0.8mi NW
Nearest Movie Theaters:
Century Theatres, 1715 Maple Ave, 0.9mi NW
After Hours Movie Rentals, 833 Foster St, 1.1mi NW
Howard Theater, 1615 W Howard St, 1.4mi S
Village North Theatre, 6746 N Sheridan Rd, 2.5mi S
Skokie Concessions, 7320 Mccormick Blvd, 2.7mi SW
Nearest Starbucks:
528 Dempster St, 0.4mi W
519 Main Street, 0.5mi SW
1734 Sherman Avenue., 0.8mi NW
Nearest Target/Walmart Locations:
Target, 2209 Howard St, 2.2mi SW
Walmart, 3626 Touhy Ave, 3.0mi SW
Nearest Drugstores:
Walgreens, 635 Chicago Ave, 0.7mi S
Cvs, 1711 Sherman Avenue, 0.7mi NW
Starbucks
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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Sea Ranch (Evanston)
Carmen's Pizza
Dozika
Cooked Express
Bagel Art
Addis Abeba
Wiener & Still Champion
Siam Pasta
Zoba Noodle Bar
Joy Yee Noodle
527 Cafe
Siam Paragon
Todoroki Hibachi & Sushi
Giordano's
Greek Fire Grill
Phoenix Inn
The Olive Mountain Restaurant
Kansaku
Creperie Saint Germain
Dave's Italian Kitchen
Trattoria Demi
Koi
Edzo's Burger Shop
Cheesie's Pub & Grub
Trattoria D.O.C.
Aguas Tortas
La Macchina Cafe
Firehouse Grill
Bistro Bordeaux
Sashimi Sashimi
Mt. Everest Restaurant
Lulu's Dim Sum and Then Some
Soulwich
JT's Bar & Grill
Lao Sze Chuan
Cosi
Ultimate Chicken Bar
Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop
Hunan Spring
Sabai Thai Cuisine
Mumbai Indian Grill
Bennison's Bakery
Gigio's Pizzeria
Clarke's
Cozy Noodles & Rice
Thai Sookdee
Las Palmas
Philly's Best Evanston
Wings Over Evanston
Siam Splendour
Address
518 Dempster St
1241 Chicago Ave
601 Dempster St
1307 Chicago Ave
615 Dempster Ave
1322 Chicago Ave
802 Dempster St
809 Dempster St.
1565 Sherman Ave
521 Davis St
527 Davis Street
503 Main St
526 Davis St
1527 North Chicago Ave.
1625 Chicago Ave
608 Davis Street
610 Davis St
1514 Sherman Ave
1512 Sherman Ave
1635 Chicago Ave.
1571 Sherman Ave
624 Davis St
1571 Sherman Ave
622 Davis St
706 Main St.
618 1/2 Church St
1620 Orrington Ave
750 Chicago Ave
618 Church St
640 Church St
630 Church St
804 Davis
1634 Orrington Ave
1639 Orrington
1633 Orrington Ave
1740 Sherman Ave
1739 Sherman Ave
825 Church St
635 Chicago Ave
724 Clark St
1728 Sherman Ave
1000 Davis St.
1001 Davis St
720 Clark St
1018 Davis St
1016 Church St
817 University Place
815 Emerson
1115 Emerson St
1125 Emerson St.
Phone Number
847-463-5684
847-463-9095
847-227-0133
847-378-0161
847-378-0362
847-378-0182
847-378-0148
224-353-0826
847-463-1492
847-227-0223
847-463-5103
847-463-1880
847-463-9078
847-475-5000
847-463-5320
847-463-1518
847-463-5620
847-463-1874
847-463-5099
847-864-6000
847-232-7111
847-227-0482
847-463-1109
847-463-1621
847-463-1509
847-232-7235
847-232-7301
847-378-0367
847-463-1454
847-463-5312
847-463-5315
1-847-869-4343
847-463-5503
847-463-1616
847-463-5638
847-328-2050
847-715-2490
847-463-9068
847-463-5336
847-492-0631
847-463-5699
847-463-5640
847-328-0990
847-463-9280
847-463-1516
847-598-0947
847-463-1608
847-463-9089
847-463-9069
847-463-1041
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