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Essential Architecture- Chicago
Northwest Hitchcock House |
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architect |
Unknown |
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location |
5704 W. Ohio St. |
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date |
1871 |
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style |
Italianate |
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construction |
wood |
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type |
House |
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When this house was built, Austin was an independent suburb, accessed from
Chicago by commuter railroad. One of the oldest houses in the community,
it was built for Charles Hitchcock, an executive of a railroad parts
manufacturing company. Its tall windows, low hipped roof, and expansive
porch reflect the then-popular Italianate style, which was inspired by
the architecture of Italian country villas. |
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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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