Gold Coast in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Fisher Studio Houses

Andrew Rebori, architect; 1936

— Chicago Landmark —

Fisher Studio Houses Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn

1. Fisher Studio Houses Marker

Inscription. This rare Art Moderne-style design is also one of the city's best examples of pre-World War II modernism. Further distinguishing the building is its handcrafted ornamentation by prominent artist Edgar Miller. The 12 residential units front on a common courtyard, and they are laid out on an extremely narrow site that runs perpendicular to the street. The building was commissioned by Frank Fisher, Jr., an executive of Marshall Field & Co.

Designated on July 31, 1996
Richard M. Daley, Mayor

Erected 1996 by City of Chicago.

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 year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 41° 54.255′ N, 87° 37.715′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Gold Coast. It is on State Parkway north of Division Street. The marker is on a white-painted brick pedestal at the sidewalk, facing the front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1209 North State Parkway, Chicago IL 60610, United States of America.

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Chicago’s North Side. It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Barmaids Ordinance" (within shouting distance of this marker); Walgreens (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ernest Hemingway (about 500 feet away); Churchill Corner (about 500 feet away); John Wellborn Root (about 800 feet away); The Three Arts Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Victorian Brownstone Residences (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mariano Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . . Edgar Miller's Influences: Andrew Rebori. From the website for the Edgar Miller Legacy, a look at the influence that architect Andrew Rebori had on artist Edgar Miller's career.

Excerpt: "A confluence
Photographed by Sean Flynn, October 28, 2023

2. Fisher Studio Houses Marker
of events brought him to the attention of another of Chicago’s major talents, the architect Andrew Rebori. Together, Miller and Rebori were destined to become two of the great modern creatives of early twentieth century Chicago, with both of them honing their artistry into the production of some of Chicago’s most astounding built-environments."

(Submitted on September 3, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Fisher Studio Houses image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, October 28, 2023

3. Fisher Studio Houses

Fisher Studio Houses ornamentation image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, October 28, 2023

4. Fisher Studio Houses ornamentation

An example of the ornamentation by artist Edgar Miller, on the front side of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 907 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 31, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.