Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Francis J. Dewes House

Adolph Cudell & Arthur Hercz, architects; 1896

— Chicago Landmark —

Francis J. Dewes House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

1. Francis J. Dewes House Marker

Inscription. The exuberant baroque detailing of the Dewes House reflects the European background of the original owner and his two architects. The house is a monument to old-world splendor, an example of the eclectic architecture popular in Chicago after the Columbian Exposition of 1893.

Designated a Chicago Landmark on June 12, 1974 by the City Council of Chicago.
Richard J. Daley, Mayor

Erected by Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks; City of Chicago.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Immigration • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 41° 55.834′ N, 87° 38.493′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It is at the intersection of Wrightwood Avenue and Hampden Court on Wrightwood Avenue. The marker is the upper of two Chicago Landmark plaques posted to a pedestal at the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 503 West Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago IL 60614, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and 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: August Dewes House (here, next to this marker); North Chicago Hospital Building

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(about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); László Moholy-Nagy (about 600 feet away); Lincoln Park (about 700 feet away); National Shrine of Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brewster Apartments (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elks Memorial Headquarters Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. Another marker, for the home of Dewes's brother August, which is immediately next door to this home, is posted immediately below this one.

Regarding Francis J. Dewes House. Born in Prussia in 1845, Dewes moved to Chicago in 1868 and became a leader in the brewing industry. He died in 1922.

Also see . . . Francis J. Dewes House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 25, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Francis J. Dewes House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

2. Francis J. Dewes House

Markers for the two Dewes houses image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

3. Markers for the two Dewes houses

Francis J. Dewes House doorway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

4. Francis J. Dewes House doorway

Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress), circa 1955

5. Francis J. Dewes House

The Francis Dewes House is viewed from the east in this historic photograph; his brother August's home can be seen down the block in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.