Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Ave Chicago, Cook County, IL
This house is probably one of the finest works of George W. Maher, a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, and one of the Prairie School. It shows a relationship to Wright`s work of the time in its cubist massing, ribbons of windows, simple, low-pitched roof, and deep, unbroken eaves. The influence of Art Nouveau is also evident, as is seen in the extensive use of the poppy motif in the ornament and interior finish. Designated a Chicago Architectural Landmark in 1960.
Ernest J. Magerstadt House, 4930 South Greenwood Ave Chicago, Cook County, IL
This house is probably one of the finest works of George W. Maher, a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, and one of the Prairie School. It shows a relationship to Wright`s work of the time in its cubist massing, ribbons of windows, simple, low-pitched roof, and deep, unbroken eaves. The influence of Art Nouveau is also evident, as is seen in the extensive use of the poppy motif in the ornament and interior finish. Designated a Chicago Architectural Landmark in 1960.
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
