Jul 28, 1980
Theurer-Wrigley House (Wrigley Mansion) - National Register of Historic Places
Statement of Significance: The Wrigley Mansion Is a leading example of sophisticate d (and costly) renaissance revival residential architecture. Pine materials, - fundamentally simple form enlivened by several projection s and a rich surface play of color and texture give it a rare distinction. At the time of construction Schmidt was President of the Chicago Architectural Club. His fir m is renowned today for several recognized architectural landmarks in Chicago, including the Madlener House, the Schoonhoven Brewery, the Chapin & Gore Building, the Dwight Building, and several building s for Montgomery Ward. Schmidt was an American pioneer i n the use of concrete construction and in this connection the full y fireproof construction of the Wrigley Mansion, very unusual at the date, is noteworthy. Lake View Avenue faces Lincoln Park. Attrition of its original row of mansions and erection of many high-ris e apartments has accented and emphasized the distinction and quality of the Wrigley Mansion until today it is an especially valued remnant of the city' s "architectural and cultural heritage. Furthermore, the block of Arlington Place west from Lake View is an exceptionally fin e streetscape without any intrusion s except at the corners, and the mansion anchors this outstanding block and marks it for stroller s or users of the park. Joseph Theurer (1652-1913), for whom the house was built, was a popular and highly respected leader of Chicago's large German-American community, and President of the Schoonhoven Brewery. Since 1910 the house has been in the Wrigley family. William Wrigley, Jr (I86I-I932) arose from humble circumstances to be one of America's most famous men of commerce, with a great gif t for promotion. "Wrigley gum is known all over the world. The Wrigley name is perpetuated in Chicago by Wrigley Field, home of the baseball Cubs (controlled by the Wrigley’s since I9I0) , and by the Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue, a bold speculation which began the redevelopment now called the "Magnificent mile." In California the Wrigley’s are remembered as the owners of Catalina Island and as prominent winter residents of Pasadena who gave their Orange grove Avenue mansion to the Tournament of Roses in I960 for its headquarters. About 1921 William. Wrigley sol d the Lake View mansion to his son Philip K, (l891-1977), nationally famous baseball magnate who never Installed light s at Wrigley Field, and brilliant businessman who multiplied his inherited fortune many times over. Photo by John Hern
Theurer-Wrigley House (Wrigley Mansion) - National Register of Historic Places
Statement of Significance: The Wrigley Mansion Is a leading example of sophisticate d (and costly) renaissance revival residential architecture. Pine materials, - fundamentally simple form enlivened by several projection s and a rich surface play of color and texture give it a rare distinction. At the time of construction Schmidt was President of the Chicago Architectural Club. His fir m is renowned today for several recognized architectural landmarks in Chicago, including the Madlener House, the Schoonhoven Brewery, the Chapin & Gore Building, the Dwight Building, and several building s for Montgomery Ward. Schmidt was an American pioneer i n the use of concrete construction and in this connection the full y fireproof construction of the Wrigley Mansion, very unusual at the date, is noteworthy. Lake View Avenue faces Lincoln Park. Attrition of its original row of mansions and erection of many high-ris e apartments has accented and emphasized the distinction and quality of the Wrigley Mansion until today it is an especially valued remnant of the city' s "architectural and cultural heritage. Furthermore, the block of Arlington Place west from Lake View is an exceptionally fin e streetscape without any intrusion s except at the corners, and the mansion anchors this outstanding block and marks it for stroller s or users of the park. Joseph Theurer (1652-1913), for whom the house was built, was a popular and highly respected leader of Chicago's large German-American community, and President of the Schoonhoven Brewery. Since 1910 the house has been in the Wrigley family. William Wrigley, Jr (I86I-I932) arose from humble circumstances to be one of America's most famous men of commerce, with a great gif t for promotion. "Wrigley gum is known all over the world. The Wrigley name is perpetuated in Chicago by Wrigley Field, home of the baseball Cubs (controlled by the Wrigley’s since I9I0) , and by the Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue, a bold speculation which began the redevelopment now called the "Magnificent mile." In California the Wrigley’s are remembered as the owners of Catalina Island and as prominent winter residents of Pasadena who gave their Orange grove Avenue mansion to the Tournament of Roses in I960 for its headquarters. About 1921 William. Wrigley sol d the Lake View mansion to his son Philip K, (l891-1977), nationally famous baseball magnate who never Installed light s at Wrigley Field, and brilliant businessman who multiplied his inherited fortune many times over. Photo by John Hern
Jul 28, 1980
Posted Date
Apr 07, 2022
Historical Record Date
Jul 28, 1980
Source Name
United States Department of Interior - National Park Service
