Dr. Wallace C. Abbott House
The Dr. Wallace C. Abbott House was designated a landmark by the city of Chicago, Illinois on March 1, 2006.[1] The home was built in 1891 for the founder of Abbott Laboratories. In 2019, it was described as a private, "7,000-square-foot Victorian, which has five bedrooms, solar panels and a rentable coach house and is prominent on a corner lot that's the equivalent of 4.9 standard 25-by-125-foot Chicago lots."[2]
| Dr. Wallace C. Abbott House | |
|---|---|
Building from corner | |
Location within Greater Chicago Dr. Wallace C. Abbott House (Illinois) Dr. Wallace C. Abbott House (the United States) | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne-Style |
| Location | 4605 N Hermitage Ave Ravenswood, Chicago, Illinois |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°57′55″N 87°40′20″W |
| Construction started | 1890 |
| Completed | 1891 |
| Client | Dr. Wallace C. Abbott |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 3 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Dahlgren and Lievendahl |
| Designated | March 1, 2006 |
A replica of the house exists on the Abbott Laboratories corporate campus in Green Oaks, Illinois. The replica contains some elements taken from the original, including the front door, a fireplace mantel, some stained glass, and a steppingstone, engraved with the name Wallace Abbott, for getting into and out of carriages.[3] The replica is closed to the public.
References
- "Chicago Landmarks - Landmark Details".
- Rodkin, Dennis (March 25, 2019). "Former home of Abbott founder sells after more than $1.6 million in price cuts". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- "A Ravenswood House with a North Chicago Clone". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved December 5, 2022.