Near South Side in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John J. Glessner House
Henry Hobson Richardson, Architect
| | 1887 | |
October 19, 2013
1. John J. Glessner House Marker
Erected by Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list.
Location. 41° 51.464′ N, 87° 37.254′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in the Near South Side. It is at the intersection of South Prairie Avenue and East 18th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Prairie Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1800 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago IL 60616, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Pullman (within shouting distance of this marker); Visionary (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry B. Clarke House (about 400 feet away); Battle of Fort Dearborn (about 400 feet away); WheelerKohn House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Second Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1936 South Michigan: Second Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
More about this marker. A typical National Historic Landmark plaque is on the same marker.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 5, 2012
2. John J. Glessner House Marker
& National Historic Landmark Plaque
& National Historic Landmark Plaque
Has been designated a
National Historic
Landmark
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
October 19, 2013
3. John J. Glessner House
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 5, 2012
4. John J. Glessner House Romanesque Door
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 29, 2015
5. H. H. Richardson
This 1886 painting of H. H. Richardson by Hubert von Herkomer hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC.
“Born St. James Parish, Louisiana, Trained in Paris at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Henry Hobson Richardson became America's leading architect in the late 1800s. He designed a wide range of structures, including churches, railroad stations, department stores, courthouses, libraries, and private homes. Best known today for Trinity Church in Boston, Massachusetts, Richardson fused the Romanesque style of medieval France with the picturesque style popular in England and the United States. In this portrait, British artist Hubert von Herkomer found his sitter's girth, accentuated by the rounded pitcher in the background, an ideal metaphor for his character. During the sittings, Herkomer noted that Richardson was 'as solid in his friendship as in his figure. Big-bodied, big-hearted, large-minded, fullbrained, loving as he is pugnacious.' This painting remained in the subject's family until its acquisition by the National Portrait Gallery in 2009.” — National Portrait Gallery
“Born St. James Parish, Louisiana, Trained in Paris at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Henry Hobson Richardson became America's leading architect in the late 1800s. He designed a wide range of structures, including churches, railroad stations, department stores, courthouses, libraries, and private homes. Best known today for Trinity Church in Boston, Massachusetts, Richardson fused the Romanesque style of medieval France with the picturesque style popular in England and the United States. In this portrait, British artist Hubert von Herkomer found his sitter's girth, accentuated by the rounded pitcher in the background, an ideal metaphor for his character. During the sittings, Herkomer noted that Richardson was 'as solid in his friendship as in his figure. Big-bodied, big-hearted, large-minded, fullbrained, loving as he is pugnacious.' This painting remained in the subject's family until its acquisition by the National Portrait Gallery in 2009.” — National Portrait Gallery
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