Near South Side in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Wheeler–Kohn House

Otis L. Wheelock, architect

— 1870 —

Wheeler–Kohn House Marker image. Click for full size.

October 19, 2013

1. Wheeler–Kohn House Marker

Inscription. A rare survivor of the stately mansions built on the Near South Side prior to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, this also ranks as one of the city's best examples of Second Empire architecture. Built by banker Calvin Wheeler, it was remodeled in the mid–1880s by clothier Joseph Kohn, who added the window bay and elaborate front-porch in order to compete with the newer mansions on nearby Prairie Avenue.

Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Chicago's Surviving Pre-Fire Structures, the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission, and the The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 41° 51.298′ N, 87° 37.153′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in the Near South Side. It is on South Calumet Avenue south of East Cullerton Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2020 South Calumet Avenue, Chicago IL 60616,

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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: American Book Company Building (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Platt Luggage Building (about 800 feet away); In Chicago Palaces (approx. 0.2 miles away); Upstairs Downstairs (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rebirth 1966-2004 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lost Houses of Prairie Avenue: 2000-2100 Blocks (approx. 0.2 miles away); Decline 1905-1965 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lost Houses of Prairie Avenue: 1800-1900 Blocks (West Side) (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Wheeler–Kohn House image. Click for full size.

October 19, 2013

2. Wheeler–Kohn House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2013. This page has been viewed 808 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2013. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.