Nickerson House : 40 East Erie

Built between 1879 and 1883 for Samuel M. Nickerson, the Nickerson House was designed by the noted architectural firm of Burling & Whitehouse. Called the “Marble Palace,” its lavish interiors and marble halls used 17 different types of marble. The building was owned by the American College of Surgeons until the Richard H. Driehaus Museum purchased the property in 2003 and began an extensive restoration project to convert the building into... 

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Chicago’s Historic Places Revitalized; 22 Properties to Be Honored at Landmark Preservation Awards

The mansions of magnates, the hotel of presidents, the turn-of-the-century homes of Chicagoans, and other community treasures have recently been restored with special attention to historic architectural features. These and other Landmark buildings and their owners, 22 in all, honored today with the Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence. ADVERTISEMENT “It’s an honor to recognize these outstanding citizens who are truly dedicated... 

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