I've taken a recent interest in the famous
James Charnley House at 1365 North Astor Street in Chicago's Gold Coast. It's a beautiful building, one that I've walked past many times. But only recently have I looked into the story behind this unusual residence.
"While many have ascribed the scheme to Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan's chief assistant at the time, this book sheds new light on how the house relates significantly to the work of both master and apprentice." [
Source] If you love landmark buildings as I do, read more about it...
For more info see:
Charnley-Persky House by Keith Morgan
Chicago Landmarks Charnley House
SAH.org - Society of Architectural Historians
Urban Remains Chicago
I've taken a recent interest in the famous James Charnley House at 1365 North Astor Street in Chicago's Gold Coast. It's a beautiful building, one that I've walked past many times. But only recently have I looked into the story behind this unusual residence.
"While many have ascribed the scheme to Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan's chief assistant at the time, this book sheds new light on how the house relates significantly to the work of both master and apprentice." [Source] If you love landmark buildings as I do, read more about it...
For more info see:
Charnley-Persky House by Keith Morgan
Chicago Landmarks Charnley House
SAH.org - Society of Architectural Historians
Urban Remains Chicago
