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ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF 1356 NORTH HOYNE AVENUE (Illinois Historic Structures Survey, winter 1975, and National Register Nominations for Chicago, filed 1975)
Houses of Significance, Number 39 (HERMANN KIRCHHOFF) HOUSE 1356 (formerly 63I) North Hoyne Built by 1886 One of the very few frame structures in the district, the house almost certainly pre-dates Kirchhoff’s tenure in it. It is highly unlikely that the house would have been built after the Great Fire of 1871, since frame structures had become rather unpopular and, in many parts of the city, illegal. Since Hoyne Avenue was not extended north of Division Street until, it seems, I87I, that year becomes quite plausible as the year of construction. If so, this would be one of the very first houses built in Charles Wicker’s subdivision. Though presently covered with an asphalt-base siding material, the house seems to have undergone few if any other exterior alterations and must be considered a prime candidate for restoration. Hermann Kirchhoff had a sash and door business on Milwaukee Avenue.
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WICKER PARK HISTORY (Wikipedia) In late 1868, the Chicago Board of Public Works announced the desire to build a park “lying west of Milwaukee Avenue and south of North Avenue. The grounds are of considerable capacity and are laid out in a tasteful and attractive manner as a park.” Present at the meeting was alderman Charles Wicker, who, with his brother Joel, purchased 80 acres of land along Milwaukee Avenue in 1870 and laid out a subdivision with a mix of lot sizes surrounding a 4-acre park. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 spurred the first wave of development, as homeless Chicagoans looked to build new houses. Before the end of the 19th century, Germans and Norwegians tended to live in the area’s north and northwestern sections. Wicker Park became the abode of Chicago’s wealthy Northern European immigrants. The district proved especially popular with merchants, who built large mansions along the neighborhood’s choicest streets—particularly on Hoyne and Pierce, just southwest of North and Damen. Hoyne was known then as “Beer Baron Row,” as many of Chicago’s wealthiest brewers built mansions there.
LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND FOYER 2 1/4” walnut flooring throughout most of the home including walnut stair treads 48” gas fireplace with remote start in living room with cast stone mantle and limestone hearth Custom designed oil rubbed bronze and antique pewter fireplace screen Antique Czechoslovakian “Bohemian Crystal” chandelier from late 1880’s Bay windows and ornamental columns in living room and dining room provide architectural interest Lutron Maestro Wireless Pico remote light controls and LED bulbs throughout main level Decorative, period-appropriate vent covers
Convenient mud room entry Two coat closets Durable slate flooring
MUD ROOM
Space for a bench and hooks Double door entry for moving
KITCHEN Cabinets: Painted maple, full overlay cabinetry, mitered raised panel doors, fluted panels, full extension drawers, crown molding with dentil detailing • Cabinetry by ATS Design Studio • Under Cabinet Lighting: 3” low voltage recessed • Glass front cabinets include interior lighting Flooring: 18” x 18” travertine stone laid on diagonal in kitchen and great room Perimeter countertops: 1.25” Baltic/brown granite, polished with standard edge Island countertops: 1.25” Rutan granite, polished with double thick ogee edge Backsplash: Full tile backsplash of 4” x 4”, Durango tumbled limestone with accent pieces Main kitchen sink: Franke, double bowl, undermount, 32” x 19” stainless steel sink includes Rohl “Country Kitchen” faucet in polished nickel with metal lever side spray, soap/lotion dispenser, and Franke continuous feed disposal Island prep sink: Franke, 16” diameter, undermount stainless steel sink includes Kohler “Vinnata” pull-down faucet in polished nickel and InSinkErator batch feed disposal
KITCHEN APPLIANCES Refrigerator: Panel front Sub-Zero 48” side-by-side refrigerator/freezer
Microwave: Sharpe Insight Pro drawer style Dishwasher: Panel front Bosch 24” lntegra 500
Range/Oven: Viking 48” freestanding gas range with 6 burners, 12” griddle and double oven with convection
Ice Maker: Panel front Sub-Zero 15” continuous operation
Hood: VentaHood Model
Garbage Compactor: Panel front Sub-Zero 15”
Additional Oven: Viking Professional Series 30” built-in electric single oven
All appliances purchased from Abt; all manuals are available to be transferred with the home
MASTER BEDROOM King size master suite with bay window will accommodate an expansive furniture set Two custom walk-in closets with glass front walnut cabinets, motion sensor lighting and lighted closet rods
MASTER BATH Matching cherry vanities with automatic lighting inside glass-front upper cabinets, dimmable LED makeup lighting sconces, 3/4” Emperador Light granite slab counters, Kohler “Kathryn” undercounter lavatories, and THG lavatory faucets Striking THG freestanding tub with THG faucet
Two-person walk-in shower with 12” overhead rain shower, multiple side sprays and hand shower Novanna Travertine and Crema Marble Mosaic flooring Separate commode with Toto “Clayton” toilet
BEDROOMS Ample bedroom space with organized closets, hardwood floors and abundant natural light Third bedroom has a lovely, west-facing attached balcony with glass door and screen door
SECOND BATHROOM Toto toilet Separate sink vanities, each with Nova Blue honed limestone countertop and Grohe faucets 5’ Whirlpool tub with Grohe fixtures including hand-held shower
Walk-in shower with Waterpik Vardon 5-spray handshower in brushed nickel Marble flooring and tub/shower surround
THIRD FLOOR AND SIDE PORCH Fantastic rec room with custom hardwood entertainment center with full motion flat panel TV mount (TV excluded), glass door with screen door to walk-out roof deck and large skylights Full bath with raised panel cherry vanity cabinet, Primm marble vanity countertop, Grohe fixtures, Toto toilet, Piel Serpentine limestone 12�x 12� flooring Roof deck with pergola, water spigot, outlets, lighting and outdoor speakers Two large closets with organized shelving perfect for luggage or seasonal clothing storage The charming side porch overlooks Hoyne Avenue
LOWER LEVEL FAMILY ROOM Generously sized multi-use family room space includes bay window with beautiful front garden views Hardwood library shelves with designer book lights in oil rubbed bronze Large custom bar in Belair cabinetry with glass front upper cabinet doors, Caledonia granite countertops, Elkay stainless steel prep sink, Koral faucet and full motion flat panel TV mount (TV excluded) Bar Appliances: • Frigidaire Beverage Center
• Bosch stainless steel dishwasher
• GE Profile Deluxe Wine Cooler
• Sub-Zero 15”continuous operation ice maker
LOWER LEVEL GUEST BEDROOM Fifth bedroom on lower level with large closet and double window offers perfect nanny suite or guest room
LOWER LEVEL GUEST BATH Maple shaker cabinets with French Vanilla marble vanity top and 12” x 12” French Vanilla marble floors Toto toilet, American Standard Ovalyn under counter sink and Grohe faucet Two-person, marble tiled, walk-in steam shower with built-in bench, Grohe fixtures and 1” x 1” mosaic floor Extra storage/linen closet
LOWER LEVEL OFFICE/ CRAFT SPACE Custom hardwood cabinetry including two desk spaces, extensive storage and display space with lighted, glass front doors Double back entry doors with screen doors offer easy access for furniture deliveries Slate flooring, 3” x 6” installed in a herringbone pattern Organized maid’s closet Perfect nook for pets or additional entry storage located under the stairs Under-stair storage with custom made, rolling storage carts
EXTERIOR
Magnificent 30-plus foot tall mature growth flowering magnolia tree, meticulously cared for by professional arborists on annual basis
Oversized 44’ x 150’ lot Restored common brick masonry Exterior siding is pre-painted, prime cut Spanish cedar, kiln dried. Exterior trim and historical details were 90% hand restored. Trim was repainted in 2014.
List of perennials and ornamental trees available upon request Blue stone and slate tile path on north side and front garden
Roof: Pitched roof rubberized slate shingled attached with copper nails
Backyard includes flowering trees, perennials and rose garden, as well as lawn with flagstone path
Flat Roof: New 60 mil EPDM flat roof installed Fall 2015
Underground irrigation system throughout property including parkway and planters
Boxed copper gutters with built-in downspouts and convenient clean out access points
Front brick walkways with drainage
DECKS AND BALCONIES All decking material is prime cut red cedar Main level back deck 26” x 11,” equipped with water spigot, outlets, lighting and outdoor speakers
Dog run, fully fenced in on the south side of the house Extra-wide cedar fence gate opens off alley for contractor access or fourth parking space *Pedestal planter on the north east corner of the property is excluded (family heirloom)
GARAGE
Pergolas on main level deck equipped with switched outlets for low wattage LED party lighting and custom lattice work
3 Car Garage — newly constructed in 2007
Double doors with screen doors in kitchen/ great room open onto main level deck
Restored common brick, prime cut red cedar and rubberized slate roof
Charming side balcony with decorative lighting, original iron railings and gorgeous views of the front garden and Hoyne Avenue
Loft storage with pull-down staircase and additional extra-large storage access door in ceiling
“Sunset” balcony off the third bedroom Large roof deck located off the top floor rec room, 19” x 17,” equipped with pergola, water spigot, outlets, lighting and outdoor speakers
GARDEN AND GROUNDS Restored ornamental front wrought iron fencing with gate
elevation
LAUNDRY ROOM Laundry chute access from 2nd floor Two Maytag Neptune HE front load washers Two Maytag Neptune HE front load gas dryers (stacked) Large folding counter, hanging space and utility sink with pull out faucet
WINDOWS, DOORS, TRIM AND IRON WORK Windows: Marvin, double pane energy efficient windows equipped with screens Skylights: Third level equipped with three stationary skylights by Pegas Double entry mahogany door with exterior oil rubbed bronze kick plates and interior cremone bolts in oil rubbed bronze All other exterior doors and screen doors by Casco Interior doors main level and 2nd floor: 8’ solid, 2-panel door Interior doors lower level: 7’ solid, 2-panel door Interior doors 3rd floor: 6’8” solid, 2-panel door Baseboards: Oversized 5” grooved colonial style Interior window trim: 3” grooved colonial style casements Master bedroom and 4th bedroom have beautiful period-appropriate decorative window headers Crown molding main level: 7” oversized throughout Crown molding 2nd level: 3” throughout Crown molding lower level: 3” throughout Ornamental iron balustrades and hand railings on exterior entry stairs Interior brushed metal railings in antique pewter finish and custom walnut child safety handrails throughout (removable) Custom child/pet safety gates (removable)
WINDOW TREATMENTS Hunter Douglas “Heritance” painted hardwood plantation shutters installed on:
Level two: Windows in master bedroom and bedrooms two, three and four Main level: Kitchen/great room windows and doors, powder room window, stair window Lower level: Family room windows and door
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS Zoned HVAC Lower level and main level system includes American Standard high efficiency furnace with programmable thermostat and integrated air cleaner (Trion) plus humidifier (Aprilaire 800 Series) 2nd and 3rd floor system includes Bryant furnace with programmable thermostat and integrated air cleaner (Trion) plus humidifier (American Standard) Beam Central Vacuum System (12 points) 75 gallon Bradford White (gas) hot water heater with 40 gallon GE (electric) overflow water heater Electrical wiring with 400 amp service, electrical panels located on both lower level and 3rd floor (all new in 2007) Water service, 1¼ Copper cast iron sewer to street main line (2007) All exterior R13-R19
walls
fiberglass
insulation
Second level fiberglass insulation R19-R30 Roof fiberglass insulation R30-R38 Smart house system distributes network (wifi), TV, telephone, programmable lighting and audio schemes throughout the house. Audio includes 18 speakers distributed to 10 rooms/ areas in the home in a six zone configuration. Two outdoor video surveillance cameras at front door and rear drive
Floorplans DN
UP
Deck 26’ x 11’
Desk
[Mud Room]
Great Room 26’ x 14’
O 24
Elec Elec
UP
Trash Comp Oven
Kitchen 15’ x 17’
Micro
DW
HWH
REFRIG DN
HWH
Bedroom 5 12’ x 12’ Dining Room 19’ x 18’
Media
Balcony 6’ x 10’
Living Room 15’ x 21’
Foyer 7’ x 28’
[Bar]
Family Room 22’ x 21’
UP
First Level
Lowe
DN
UP
Deck 26’ x 11’
Desk
[Mud Room]
Great Room 26’ x 14’
Office 24’ x 24’
Elec
UP
Elec
UP
Kitchen 15’ x 17’ HWH
DN
HWH
W D Laundry 8’ x 11’
FURN
Bedroom 5 12’ x 12’
Media
Balcony 6’ x 10’
[Bar]
Storage
Foyer 7’ x 28’
Family Room 22’ x 21’
UP
First Level
Lower Level
W/D
Floorplans Balcony 9’ x 3’
Bedroom 3 11’ x 14’
Bedroom 2 12’ x 14’
19 UP
DN
Bedroom 4 11’ x 13’
Rec 16’ Storage
WIC 5’ x 7’
DN
Bench
WIC 5’ x 7’
Master Bedroom 23’ x 19’
Third Second Level
Deck 19’ x 17’
DN
Elec
m4 3’
Skylight
Rec Room 16’ x 29’
Storage
Storage
Bench
Bench
Skylight
Skylight
Third Level
3-Car Garage
Landscaped Yard 44’ x 29’
DN
Deck 26’ x 11’
Balcony 6’ x 10’
AREA MAP
COFFEE SHOPS A Baker’s Tale 2127 W Division St Bite Cafe 1039 N Western Ave Buzz Killer Espresso 1644 N Damen Ave Caffe Streets 1750 W Division St Filter Cafe 1373 N Milwaukee Ave Ipsento 2035 N Western Ave Janik’s Cafe 2011 W Division St Letizia’s Natural Bakery 2144 W Division St Milk & Honey 1920 W Division St #1 Mr. Kite’s Chocolate 2120 W Division St Oak Mill Bakery & Café 2204 W North Ave Stan’s Donuts 1560 N Damen Ave
Starbucks 1588 N Milwaukee Ave
Irazu 1865 N Milwaukee Ave
The Goddess and Grocer 1649 N Damen Ave
The Wormhole Coffee 1462 N Milwaukee Ave
Las Palmas Restaurant 1835 W North Ave
Trenchermen 2039 W North Ave
Wicker Basket Cafe 2113 W Division St
Le Bouchon 1958 N Damen Ave
Xoco 1471 N Milwaukee Ave
RESTAURANTS Big Star 1531 N Damen Ave Blue Line Lounge & Grill 1548 N Damen Ave Bongo Room 1470 N Milwaukee Ave Buck’s 1700 W Division St Enoteca Roma 2146 W Division St Feast Restaurant + Bar 1616 N Damen Ave #1 Flo Restaurant 1434 W Chicago Ave Handlebar 2311 W North Ave
Marai Sushi 2020 W Division St Mindy’s HotChocolate 1747 N Damen Ave Native Foods Cafe 1484 N Milwaukee Ave Piece Brewery & Pizzeria 1927 W N Ave Schwa Restaurant 1466 N Ashland Ave Smoke Daddy 1804 W Division St The Bedford 1612 W Division St The Bristol 2152 N Damen Ave The Fifty/50 2047 W Division St
GROCERY STORES Costco 2746 N Clybourn Ave Jewel-Osco 1341 N Paulina St Mariano’s 2021 W Chicago Ave Olivia’s Market 2014 W Wabansia Ave Stanley’s Fresh Fruit Vegetables 1558 N Elston Ave Trader Joe’s 1840 N Clybourn Ave Treasure Island Foods 2121 North Clybourn Ave Whole Foods 1550 N Kingsbury St
— EXCLUSIVELY LISTED BY —
Beth G O M E Z
bgomez@koenigrubloff.com 773-727-1707 BethGomez.com