Lake Forest of the South Side, Kenwood District:4845 South Ellis

Once referred to as the “Lake Forest of the South Side,” Kenwood developed as a pleasant residential suburb between the late 1850s and 1880s. The area retained its suburban character even after annexation to Chicago in 1889 and includes one of the city’s finest collections of architectural styles, ranging from Italianate and Colonial Revival to Queen Anne and Prairie School. This 1902 home, designed with Tudor-influenced details, was vacant and in serious disrepair when the current owners purchased the property and began an extensive rehabilitation project. The work included rebuilding the arch of the porte-cochere, masonry repairs, and window restoration to return the residence back to its historic appearance. The Kenwood District was designated as a Chicago landmark on June 29, 1979.