Moulton House

Moulton House

This house is located at 1328 Sherwin Avenue Chicago in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Construction was started on July 1, 1908. The house was built by architect Walter Burley Griffin. The building was built for J. Benjamin an auditor. The contractors were Henry Beutler and Evan D. Evans. Construction costs were approximately $6000.

The architect Walter Burley Griffin previously had worked under Frank Lloyd Wright for 5 years. He established his own practice in 1906.

The house style is Prairie School. It features horizontally oriented design with wide projecting eaves; ribbons of casement windows that are parts of the walls; low pitched pyramidal roof and a low substantial chimney.

The Moulton family lived in the house for 3 years; it was sold in 1911 to Jules Raymond, a manufacturer. They lived in the house until 1914. The next owner was Thomas Proctor.

Moulton House

There were several subsequent owners. They made several renovations including: removing the original woodwork, door hardware, lighting and planters and changing the interior finished.

Moulton House

The current owner is Betsy Downs, an architect. She is seeking to restore the house to its original appearance.

Moulton House

Moulton House

Moulton House

Moulton House

Moulton House

Moulton House

Moulton House

Moulton House

Moulton House

Bell Building

Old Republic Building

Old Republic Building

Old Republic Building

Old Re Building

Old Republic Building Plaque

This is a 24 story building on at 307 N. Michigan Avenue. It was built in 1924. The architect was K.M. Vitzthum and Company. It was originally was known as the Bell Building.

Southport Lanes and Billiards

This building is located at 3325 N. Southport Avenue Chicago.

Southport Lanes and Billiards

The building that is now Southport Lanes and Billiards was originally constructed in the early 1900’s.  It was named the Nook.    It was one of the many Schlitz tied taverns constructed  in the Chicago area.

In 1922, the name was changed to  Southport Lanes.  It featured 4 hand operated bowling lanes.

At some time during the 1920’s, the building was converted to a speakeasy with an upper floor brothel.   After prohibition ended, a new room was constructed east of the bar room.   Originally, the new space was used as a gambling facility with direct lines to race tracks across the country.    In the 1950’s, it was converted to a beer hall for rent.  Currently, it is used as a billiard room.

The Southport Lanes were renovated in  1991 and in 2003.

Southport Lanes and Billiards

Southport Lanes and Billiards

Southport Lanes and Billiards

Southport Lanes and Billiards

Schubas Tavern

This former Schlitz tied tavern is located at 3159 North Southport Avenue in Chicago

Schuba’s Tavern

It was built in 1903. The architects were Fromann and Jebsen. The building style is German Renaissance. The building is notable for its steeply pitched front gable; use of alternating colors of brick to frame window and door openings.

Schuba’s Tavern

In 1988, Chris and Michael Schuba purchased the building.  They supervised an extensive renovation.  The exterior of the building is similar to its original  appearance.  The interior was renovated to maintain the long mahogany bar, the intricately designed tin ceiling, and the wainscoted wall panelling

Schuba’s Tavern

Schuba’s Tavern Informational Plaque

Schuba’s Tavern

Schuba’s Tavern

     The current owners of Scuba Tavern and Tied house restaurant announced that the business will close November 1, 2020 and extend indefinitely due to the corona virus epidemic.