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

Marie Schock House

Frederick R. Schock, architect; 1888

— Chicago Landmark —

Marie Schock House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 30, 2025

1. Marie Schock House Marker

Inscription. This rare example of a small-scale Shingle Style residence was built for the architect's mother. It combines many features of the style, including exaggerated gables, broad surfaces of shingle cladding, and minimal trim. It reportedly influenced the design of architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Home and Studio in nearby Oak Park, built the following year.

Designated on January 20, 1999
Richard M. Daley, Mayor

Erected by Commission on Chicago 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 1888.

Location. 41° 53.397′ N, 87° 46.185′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Austin. It is at the intersection of West Race Avenue and North Menard Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Race Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5749 West Race Avenue, Chicago IL 60644, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in

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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: F.R. Schock Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Shrine of Our Lady of Fréchou (approx. ¼ mile away); St. James Apartments (approx. 0.3 miles away); Reverend Jesse Taylor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Third Unitarian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Austin Neighborhood Renaissance (approx. 0.4 miles away); 209 N. Humphrey Ave. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gold Star Men of the World War (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Hitchcock House (was about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. A different marker erected by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks can be found kitty-corner to this house

Marie Schock House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 30, 2025

2. Marie Schock House

near the Schlect House at 5804 W. Race. That home also has a concrete block (like the one at this site) where a square landmark marker once was located but was removed.

Regarding Marie Schock House. This structure is one of four homes designed by F.R. Schock that were designated Chicago Landmarks on January 20, 1999. The Schlect Home, kitty-corner this house at 5804 W. Race, was designed for Schock's aunt. A block south, Schock built his own home at 5804 W. Midway Park; next door to that home is the Beeson House and Coach House, at 5810 W. Midway Park.

The four Schock homes are also listed as "contributing structures" in the Austin Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Also see . . .
1. Commission on Chicago Landmarks: Marie Schock House.

Excerpt: "It combines most features of the style, including exaggerated gables, broad surfaces of shingle cladding, and minimal trim. Its success as an example of inexpensive, yet attractive, design caused it to be published in a national architectural magazine of the time."

(Submitted on April 30, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

2. Find a Grave: Marie Schock.

Marie Schock House (5749 W. Race Ave.) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, August 16, 2023

3. Marie Schock House (5749 W. Race Ave.)

Frederick Schock built this home for his mother, Marie, in 1888.

Marie Schock is buried next to her husband at Forest Home Cemetery in Forest Park, Illinois. Her son, the home's architect Frederick Schock, was later buried nearby. (Submitted on April 30, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.