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

John Rath House

George Maher, architect; 1907

— Chicago Landmark —

John Rath House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 22, 2025

1. John Rath House Marker

Inscription. Like his contemporary Frank Lloyd Wright, Maher attempted to redefine American residential architecture. This building's traditional boxlike form is updated by a broad hipped roof and stark window and door openings. John Rath, who commissioned the house, owned one of the largest barrel-making companies in the United States.

Designated on December 1, 1993
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 • Industry & Commerce. 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 1907.

Location. 41° 55.688′ N, 87° 41.719′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Logan Square. It is on West Logan Boulevard west of North Washtenaw Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The marker is embedded in concrete next to the home's gate facing Logan Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2703 West Logan Boulevard, Chicago IL 60647, 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: Logan Square Boulevards (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Logan Square Boulevards

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(about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Logan Square Boulevards (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Logan Square Boulevards (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Logan Square Boulevards (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Logan Square Boulevards (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Logan Square Boulevards (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Logan Square Boulevards (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . .
1. About George W. Maher. From the George W. Maher Society (Submitted on May 22, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

2. 2703 W. Logan Boulevard. The Pillars and Porticos website looks at the history and design of the John Rath house. (Submitted on May 22, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

John Rath House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 22, 2025

2. John Rath House

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.