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| Essential
Architecture- Chicago
Northwest Rath House |
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architect |
George Maher |
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location |
2703 W. Logan Blvd. |
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date |
1907 |
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style |
Prairie school |
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construction |
stucco |
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type |
House |
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Like his contemporary Frank Lloyd Wright, Maher attempted to redefine
American residential architecture. This building's traditional boxlike
form is updated by a broad hipped roof and stark window and door
openings. John Rath, who commissioned the house, owned one of the
largest barrel-making companies in the United States. |
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links |
With special thanks to the City of
Chicago website,
www.egov.cityofchicago.org , for much of the info on this page.
Photos copyright City of Chicago. |
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