Outside the District

Outside the District. . Three additional residences remain standing outside the formal boundaries of the Historic District. In addition, the Second Presbyterian Church, attended by many of the Prairie Avenue families, stands as a lone survivor of the religious history of the community. , , 1936 S. Michigan Avenue , Second Presbyterian Church. Built 1872-1874; James Renwick, architect , James Renwick designed the building in the style of 15th century English Gothic churches. He is best known for his design of St. Patrick's in New York and the original Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The interior of the church was gutted in a devastating fire in 1900. Howard Van Doren Shaw and Frederic Clay Bartlett were hired to redesign the sanctuary, and created an exquisite Arts and Crafts interior. This, in combination with an extraordinary collection of Tiffany windows results in a sanctuary of unrivaled beauty and richness. Designated a Chicago Landmark in 1977. , , 2018 S. Calumet Avenue , Calvin T. Wheeler-Joseph A. Kohn Residence. Built 1870; Otis L. Wheelock, architect , This stately Second Empire style residence is the last remaining on Calumet Avenue, which rivaled Prairie Avenue in prominence during the late 19th century. The copper bay window and other features were fashionable 1880s updates. Designated a Chicago Landmark in 1998. , , 2013 S. Prairie Avenue , William H. Reid Residence. Built 1894; Beers Clay and Dutton, architects Reid replaced his late-1860s row house in 1894 with this elegant residence, designed in the Classical Revival style, which gained popularity following the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893. , , 2110 S. Prairie Avenue , Harriet P. Rees Residence. Built 1888; Cobb and Frost, architects , This tall smooth-faced limestone row house features particularly fine ornamentation amidst Romanesque massing and details.