3854 N Kostner History | Stephanie Cutter Group

5455 N Ravenswood Ave #1S

5455 N Ravenswood Ave #1S

The History of the John & Clara Merchant House

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Original Draft Sketch from 1869Woodward's National Architect Home Catalog

Woodward's National Architect Title Page c. 1869

Original Front Elevation Sketch

Original Side Elevation Sketch

Shaded / detailed sketch of elevation showing original side bay window.

Original Side Elevation Sketch

Side Elevation with Shading

Original Catalog Design Sketch

Original Ground Floor Plan

Original Second Floor "Chamber" Floor Plan

Sketched details of mansard roof and front porch.

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The Merchant House Circa 1950

Designation plaques from the Irving Park Historical Society

Chicago Landmark plaque in the front yard.

Present View of Home

Present Floorplan

Present Floorplan

Present Floorplan

Present Floorplan

Potential Tax Incentives

Property History

This property was originally part of a large plot of farmland within Jefferson Township owned by businessman, farmer, and Cook County Sheriff John Gray. Gray began developing his land as "Grayland" which bordered another development known as Irving Park.

When the settlement of Grayland was being subdivided in 1872, John Gray deeded portions of the land to his children.

Additional Irving Park History at the Old Irving Park Association

All information is provided courtesy of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks Landmark Designation Report, 2008.

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