Anderson Carlson Building

     This building is a six flat apartment located in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago at 2044-2048 Farwell Avenue.  It was built in 1928 for George Carlson and F. Anderson.  The architect was Godfrey Carlson (a Chicago architect).

Anderson Carlson Building

     The building style is Spanish Baroque Revival.  Few changes have been made  during its history.   It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 11/15/2003

Anderson Carlson Building

Former Site of Adelphi Theater

Former Site of Adelphi Theater

The Adelphi Theater stood at the corner of Clark and Estes. Rogers Park. It closed for the last time in 2002. It was demolished in 2006. Originally, a condo development was proposed for the site

However after starting the project the developer ran out of money and the site was empty for years. Now (2019) condo development is being constructed.

This building dates to 1914. One occupant of this retail space was a catalogue store Johnson Smith and Company.

Building at 7121 N Clark

7121 N. Clark

7121 N. Clark

7121 N. Clark

The Homestead Hotel at 1625 Hinman in Evanston, Illinois has recently been listed for sale.

Homestead Hotel

The idea of a hotel in Evanston was developed by architect Philip A. Danielson in late 1926. He and his wife wanted to build a distinctive 18 century style family hotel. Construction began in 1927. The hotel opened in 1928. The Danielson’s planned to run the hotel initially until the operation was going smoothly. Then Philip could return to his architecture practice.

Homestead Hotel

The first year of operation was successful. However in 1929 with the Depression, the story changed. The Danielsons worked hard to save the hotel from their creditors. Finally they were able to see the light at the end of tunnel. They managed the hotel until 1957

Homestead Hotel