Austin in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
F.R. Schock Houses
Chicago Landmark District
Photographed By Sean Flynn, August 16, 2023
1. F.R. Schock Houses Marker
The home seen behind the sign, at 5804 Race Avenue, is the top square marked on the map in the marker.
These four picturesque residences, designed by architect Frederick R. Schock, showcase the Queen Anne and Shingle styles of architecture. They helped set the tone for development of the Austin community in the 1880s-90s.
Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks, City of Chicago.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 41° 53.408′ N, 87° 46.205′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Austin. Marker is at the intersection of West Race Avenue and Menard Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Race Avenue. This marker is located on a streetpost on the northwest corner of Menard and Race avenues. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5804 West Race Avenue, Chicago IL 60644, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. James Apartments (approx. ¼ mile away); 209 N. Humphrey Ave. (approx. 0.3 miles away); President Gerald Ford Lived Here (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gold Star Men of the World War (approx. 0.4 miles away); Austin VFW Post 2955 War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); OPRF Museum (approx. half a
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More about this marker. The map on the marker includes locations for the four Frederick Schock houses designated as Chicago landmarks on January 20, 1999. Two of the houses included on the map are at this intersection: 5804 W. Race, which shares the northwest corner with this marker, and 5749 W. Race, on the southeast corner. The other two are one block south on West Midway Park: 5804 W. Midway Park and 5810 W. Midway Park.
Regarding F.R. Schock Houses. The four homes marked on the map were declared Chicago landmarks on January 20, 1999.
5804 W. Midway Park. Frederick Schock built this home for himself in 1886 and lived here until his death in 1934 at age 80. It is one of the most famous examples of Queen Anne-style architecture in Chicago.
5810 W. Midway Park. Next door to Schock's home is the Beeson House and Coach House, which was completed in 1892. It was built for Fredrick Beeson, the president of the Chicago Veneer Company.
5749 W. Race. This
Photographed By Sean Flynn, August 16, 2023
2. Marie Schock House (5749 W. Race Ave.)
Frederick Schock built this home for his mother, Marie, in 1888.
5804 W. Race. Schlock built house in 1887 for his aunt, Catherine Schlect, in the Shingle style that was fashionable on the East Coast.
Also see . . .
1. Frederick Schock. Frederick Schock's four landmark homes on the City of Chicago website.
Excerpt: "Local architect Frederick R. Schock designed four picturesque residences showcasing the Queen Anne and Shingle styles of architecture. The designs of Schock, a talented local interpreter of popular picturesque styles, helped set the tone for development of the Austin community in the 1880's-90's prior to its annexation to Chicago."(Submitted on August 16, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Frederick Reuben Schock. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on August 16, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed By Sean Flynn, August 16, 2023
3. Schlecht House (5804 W. Race Ave.)
The house was built for Frederick Schock's aunt, Catherine Schlect, in 1887.
Photographed By Sean Flynn, August 16, 2023
4. Frederick Schock House (5804 W. Midway Park)
Frederick Schock built this home for himself in 1886. It is one of the best-known Queen Anne-style homes in Chicago.
Photographed By Sean Flynn, August 16, 2023
5. Beeson House and Coach House (5810 W. Midway Park)
This 1892 home, built for Frederick Beeson, president of the Chicago Veneer Company, is next door to Schock's home on Midway Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 74 times this year. Last updated on December 6, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
