Nov 07, 1976
Samuel Nickerson House - National Register of Historic Places
Statement of Significance: The sumptuous interior decor of rare woods and marble is an excellently preserved example of one of the wealthiest types of homes in Chicago - built during the High Victorian period. Some of the original furniture survives, including Tiffany lamps, dining room table and chairs, and the interior fabric has been maintained with virtually no alteration. At I he time of its construction, its significance was recognized by its inclusion in Artistic Houses as well as by Inland Architect (Feb. 1883) which claimed the interior "reached a standard of excellence never before attained in Chicago". As one of the remaining examples of residential buildings by Burling, himself important to the growth of Chicago's architecture, especially preceding the Fire, the Nickerson House is a reminder of a particular life style in an historically noteworthy period of Chicago's past. Clippings filed in the Burnham Library of the Art Institute, filed under Chicago, Illinois, Nickerson House Old Chicago Houses, Drury, 1949 Clippings from the library in the American College of Surgeons building
Samuel Nickerson House - National Register of Historic Places
Statement of Significance: The sumptuous interior decor of rare woods and marble is an excellently preserved example of one of the wealthiest types of homes in Chicago - built during the High Victorian period. Some of the original furniture survives, including Tiffany lamps, dining room table and chairs, and the interior fabric has been maintained with virtually no alteration. At I he time of its construction, its significance was recognized by its inclusion in Artistic Houses as well as by Inland Architect (Feb. 1883) which claimed the interior "reached a standard of excellence never before attained in Chicago". As one of the remaining examples of residential buildings by Burling, himself important to the growth of Chicago's architecture, especially preceding the Fire, the Nickerson House is a reminder of a particular life style in an historically noteworthy period of Chicago's past. Clippings filed in the Burnham Library of the Art Institute, filed under Chicago, Illinois, Nickerson House Old Chicago Houses, Drury, 1949 Clippings from the library in the American College of Surgeons building
Nov 07, 1976
Posted Date
Apr 05, 2022
Historical Record Date
Nov 07, 1976
Source Name
United States Department of Interior - National Park Service
Source Website
Samuel M. Nickerson House, 40 East Erie St Chicago, Cook County, IL
The house was designed in 1883 by one of Chicago`s earliest architects, Edward Burling, for Samuel M. Nickerson, a wealthy banker. Nickerson spared no expense in creating his "Marble Palace," so-called because of its elegant interior which was finished in marbles, rare woods, and other rich materials. The original character of this spectacular home in beautifully preserved to this day.
Samuel M. Nickerson House, 40 East Erie St Chicago, Cook County, IL
The house was designed in 1883 by one of Chicago`s earliest architects, Edward Burling, for Samuel M. Nickerson, a wealthy banker. Nickerson spared no expense in creating his "Marble Palace," so-called because of its elegant interior which was finished in marbles, rare woods, and other rich materials. The original character of this spectacular home in beautifully preserved to this day.
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
