Save Me: Foster House and Stable, 1890 Frank Lloyd Wright Home in Chicago, Illinois

LISTING DETAILS

If you're looking for a retreat from the chaos of city living, look no further. The Foster House and Stable, designed by the world renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, was built for you. Designed with comfort and tranquility in mind, The Foster House boasts ample square footage on a spacious plot of land. The exterior affords plenty of space for entertaining, relaxing on a bench with your favorite book, or admiring your pond, while the interior's expansive living areas make getting comfortable next to the fireplace a welcoming idea. Celebrating the 150th birthday of an American icon, here's your chance to own a piece of American history. Purchase this home with historical value and significance, yet priced to promote personal upgrades and customizing of the interior.   


HISTORY via Wikipedia

The Foster House and Stable is a Japanese-influenced house at 12147 South Harvard Avenue in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The house was designed in 1900 by Frank Lloyd Wright for Stephen Foster, an attorney who worked for real estate developer who helped to build this part of the West Pullman neighborhood. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on May 9, 1996. 


Via The Prairie School Traveler

A pre-Prairie Wright residence, included here to show his movement toward the Prairie style. The prominent gabled roof has flared ridgepoles, showing a Japanese influence. Some additions have been made to the house at the rear. The stable formerly included gardener’s quarters and was connected to the house by a trellis.


Via Curbed

Photos of the homes exterior and interior reveal some significant issues with the property. The wide eaves covering the home’s front porch appears to be drooping significantly, while the interior lacks almost no original architectural details. Of course, there could be some beautiful hardwood under the dark red carpeting. Either way, this home is going to require some time, effort, and money to get it back into shape. And being a historic landmark, owners will have to work with the city on making changes or alterations. 


FOR SALE  $195,000
12147 S Harvard Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
5 beds  |  3 baths  |  2408 sqft  |  .21 acres

LINKS:
Listing Agent, Zillow, Realtor, Wikipedia, Prairie School Traveler, Curbed, Citywide Services, City of Chicago.org, 

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