Women’s Architectural League Foundation
Chicago’s Architectural Heritage… past, present and future
Historic West Hutchinson St. Tour
When: Thursday, May 14th at 11 AM
Where: Outside 840 W. Hutchinson St.
The Hutchinson Street Historic District is one of the most cherished enclaves on the north side of Chicago, in Uptown. Known for its rich history, storied architecture, lush landscapes and oversized lots, it represents one of the city’s best collections of residential Prairie-style design. A variety of architectural styles prevailed during the years West Hutchinson Street was developed between 1894 and 1918, including historical varieties such as Queen Anne, Romanesque and Classical Revival. Altogether, the homes along this street represents a unique capsule of history in American residential design and architecture.
Mission Statement
Our purposes are to promote awareness and appreciation of Chicago area architecture and to provide scholarships to architectural students of the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Universities of Illinois at Chicago and Champaign-Urbana.
In 1958, a group of women who were architects or were related to architects formed the Women’s Architectural League Foundation to promote awareness and appreciation of Chicago architecture. Over the years, membership has broadened and is open to all women and men interested in architecture.
WALF members organize tours designed to deepen appreciation for both historic and contemporary Chicago architecture. Tours frequently feature buildings under construction or recently completed, led by architects involved in the project.
Another interesting and informative site you may enjoy is the Women Who Built Illinois Database found at www.landmarks.org/womenwhobuiltillinois/
It includes information on over 100 female architects, engineers, developers, designers, builders, landscape architects, interior designers and clients and their projects between 1879 and 1979.
This site calls attention to the women who helped to create places that today are cherished by communities and property owners across Illinois.
This website is presented by Landmarks Illinois. WALF is grateful for this interesting presentation and all the effort that was put into the project.
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