Nov 02, 2011
Theodore Rozek House - National Register of Historic Places
Statement of Significance: The Theodore Rozek House meets Criterion C for listing in the National Register of Historic Places as a good local example of an American foursquare with changes over lime that have contributed to its architectural significance. Constructed in 1908, the house was designed by Chicago architect Clarence Herzfeld with a handsome front addition dating to circa 1925 that was designed by another noteworthy local architect, Andrew E. Norman. The original construction and subsequent alterations are representative of two architectural trends that occurred in the first half of the twentieth century. "The Practical Suburban House" and the "Better Homes and Small House Movement," as identified in the National Park Service's National Register Bulletin, Historic Residential Suburbs: Guidelines for Evaluation and Documentation for the National Register of Historic Places. When h was originally compelled, the Theodore Rozek House was a classic example of an American foursquare— a mass-produced building type that reflected "progressive ideals emphasizing simplicity and efficiency" and was popular throughout the nation from 1890 to 1920. ^ The front addition to the house is a significant improvement and representative of architecture of the "Better Homes and Small House Movement" that occurred in America from 1919 to 1945. The movement, in which Americans showed a commitment lo neighborhood and interest in beautifying and upgrading one's own home, was influenced by several factors, including the establishment of Better Homes in America Inc. popular magazines on home decor and residential architecture, and availability of architectural plans for small houses. ^' The alterations to the Theodore Rozek House in the 1920s transformed the boilerplate, grid house into a more architecturally interesting property that is set apart from its neighbors. The house and its additions were built by the Rozek family, who owned il for over ninety years. The property is locally significant for its architectural history during a period spanning from 1908 when it was first constructed until 1928, when the front and rear additions as well as the garage were all in place.
Theodore Rozek House - National Register of Historic Places
Statement of Significance: The Theodore Rozek House meets Criterion C for listing in the National Register of Historic Places as a good local example of an American foursquare with changes over lime that have contributed to its architectural significance. Constructed in 1908, the house was designed by Chicago architect Clarence Herzfeld with a handsome front addition dating to circa 1925 that was designed by another noteworthy local architect, Andrew E. Norman. The original construction and subsequent alterations are representative of two architectural trends that occurred in the first half of the twentieth century. "The Practical Suburban House" and the "Better Homes and Small House Movement," as identified in the National Park Service's National Register Bulletin, Historic Residential Suburbs: Guidelines for Evaluation and Documentation for the National Register of Historic Places. When h was originally compelled, the Theodore Rozek House was a classic example of an American foursquare— a mass-produced building type that reflected "progressive ideals emphasizing simplicity and efficiency" and was popular throughout the nation from 1890 to 1920. ^ The front addition to the house is a significant improvement and representative of architecture of the "Better Homes and Small House Movement" that occurred in America from 1919 to 1945. The movement, in which Americans showed a commitment lo neighborhood and interest in beautifying and upgrading one's own home, was influenced by several factors, including the establishment of Better Homes in America Inc. popular magazines on home decor and residential architecture, and availability of architectural plans for small houses. ^' The alterations to the Theodore Rozek House in the 1920s transformed the boilerplate, grid house into a more architecturally interesting property that is set apart from its neighbors. The house and its additions were built by the Rozek family, who owned il for over ninety years. The property is locally significant for its architectural history during a period spanning from 1908 when it was first constructed until 1928, when the front and rear additions as well as the garage were all in place.
Nov 02, 2011
Posted Date
Apr 05, 2022
Historical Record Date
Nov 02, 2011
Source Name
United States Department of Interior - National Park Service
