River North in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
McCormick Double House
Chicago Landmark
McCormick Double House
Frederick and Edward Baumann, architects
1875
This early, post-Chicago Fire, Joliet limestone-clad building was originally built as a "double” house for Industrialist Leander James McCormick and his son Robert Hall McCormick, members of one of Chicago's best-known families. The Italianate-style house, with its pedimented window hoods and pressed-metal cornice, is the most intact McCormick-family mansion remaining in an area once popularly known as “McCormickville.” The Baumanns, both architects and cousins, also designed the post-Fire Washington Block at Washington and Wells, built in 1874.
Designated on October 6, 2005
Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 2005.
Location. 41° 53.653′ N, 87° 37.54′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in River North. Marker is at the intersection of East Erie Street and North Rush Street, on the left when traveling east on East Erie Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 660 North Rush Street, Chicago IL 60611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John B. Murphy Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Cyrus Hall McCormick (within shouting distance of this marker); William Butler Ogden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abraham Lincoln (about 300 feet away); Allerton Hotel (about 600 feet away); Pizzeria Uno (about 700 feet away); Tree Studios (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ruth Page (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Also see . . . McCormick Double House... Exterior Rehabilitation (City of Chicago). The Landmark Commission's one-page press release showcasing the award-winning exterior rehabilitation of the Double House, with before and after photos, as well as a short history of the building. (Submitted on September 3, 2021.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.