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

August Dewes House

Adolph Cudell and Arthur Hercz, architects; 1894-96

— Chicago Landmark —

August Dewes House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

1. August Dewes House Marker

Inscription. The August Dewes House is one of a pair of architecturally complimentary houses built by two German-born brothers who were executives of the Standard Brewery in Chicago. With its handsomely-detailed stone facades and distinctive mansard root, the August Dewes House is an excellent example of the Second Empire style. Cherubs, angels, seashells, and lion figures which decorate the exterior are drawn from German Baroque architecture. This impressive mansion reveals the prominence of German-American entrepreneurs in Chicago's history.

Designated on March 9, 2005
Richard M. Daley, Mayor

Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks; City of Chicago.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Immigration • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

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 West Wrightwood Avenue and North Hampden Court on West Wrightwood

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Avenue. The marker is the lower 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: 509 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: Francis J. Dewes House (here, next to this marker); North Chicago Hospital Building (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

August Dewes House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

2. August Dewes House

away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. A marker for the home of Dewes's brother, Francis, is posted on the pedestal immediately above this one. That home was designated a Chicago Landmark in 1974, about 30 years before August's.

Regarding August Dewes House. August Dewes worked as an executive with his brother at Standard Brewing.

Also see . . . Commission on Chicago Landmarks: August Dewes House. (Submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

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

The August Dewes House can be seen in the background on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.