The Edgewater Glen district on Chicago's north lakefront has been officially recognized as a historic place. The designation, granted by the U.S. Department of the Interior, acknowledges the district's architectural significance, showcasing a range of housing styles from 1890 to 1920. Homeowners now qualify for tax incentives for home preservation, and public projects must consider the historical integrity of the buildings.
CHICAGO -- The Edgewater Glen district on Chicago's north lakefront has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.The district â located within the Edgewater neighborhood â is bounded by Broadway, Clark Street, Norwood Street, and Granville Avenue.The Edgewater Historical Society said the district was nominated in October 2024 for placement on the register by the State of Illinois Historic Preservation on it, and the U.S.
He was surprised that Edgewater Glen was not a historic district like the Lakewood Balmoral District â also in Edgewater about a mile to the south â given that the same developer, John Lewis Cochran from Philadelphia, was behind many of the homes and streets in Edgewater Glen, the historical society said.The Edgewater Glen District has been so named only since the early 70s, with 'Glen' coming from the first syllable of Glenlake and Glenwood avenues in the neighborhood.
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