Douglas (Bronzeville) in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Robert W. Roloson Houses
Frank Lloyd Wright, architect; 1894
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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 6, 2024
1. Robert W. Roloson Houses Marker
Designated a Chicago Landmark on December 27, 1979 by the City Council of Chicago
Jane M. Byrne, Mayor
Erected by Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks; City of Chicago.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Frank Lloyd Wright, and the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 41° 50.155′ N, 87° 37.09′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Douglas (Bronzeville). It is on Calumet Avenue 0.1 miles north of 33rd Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on a pedestal in front of the homes. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3219 South Calumet Avenue, Chicago IL 60616, United States
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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: Ernest Griffin (within shouting distance of this marker); John Lee Williamson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Theodore K. Lawless (about 300 feet away); Dr. J.B. Martin (about 300 feet away); Ida B. Wells-Barnett (about 300 feet away); Ferdinand Lee Barnett (about 400 feet away); Mahalia Jackson (about 400 feet away); William L. Dawson (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Other markers no longer nearby. Douglas Plaza (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Camp Douglas (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Frank Lloyd Wright Trust: Four Houses for Robert Roloson.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 6, 2024
2. Robert W. Roloson Houses
Excerpt: "The interiors of the houses, which were gutted after a fire and general deterioration in 1981, also featured Sullivanesque ornament, as did the bulbous balustrades that once encircled the terraces at the front of the houses. Similar balustrades remain intact at Wrights Nathan G. Moore residence in Oak Park."(Submitted on December 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Robert W. Roloson Rowhouses, Chicago, IL (1894).
Excerpt: "Robert W. Roloson was a successful grain merchant, a member of the Chicago Stock Exchange, and Director of the Diamond Match Company according to Eaton. When he acquired property on Calumet Avenue in 1892 he asked Wright to design the rowhouses.... In 1893 after Sullivan discovered that Wright was bootlegging, Wright left Sullivans office."(Submitted on December 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 6, 2024
3. Robert W. Roloson Houses Marker
Pershing School is across the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
