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. Marker 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. Touch for directions.

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); Churchill Corner

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(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); Irna Phillips (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bertha Honore Palmer and Potter Palmer (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Photographed By Sean Flynn, October 28, 2023

2. Fisher Studio Houses Marker

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 November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 179 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 31, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.