Hyde Park House, Former hotel building in Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois.
Description
Hyde Park House was a four-story wooden structure built in 1857 near the shore of Lake Michigan on 53rd Street. The building provided lodging for people interested in purchasing property and those overseeing residential development projects in the expanding area.
History
The building was founded in 1857 by Paul Cornell to support the development of Hyde Park as a residential neighborhood. It closed in 1879 and was eventually demolished, with Hampton House eventually taking its location.
Culture
The hotel served as a gathering place for Chicago's affluent residents and hosted social events that helped establish Hyde Park as a fashionable neighborhood.
Practical
The hotel was easily visible from the street and attracted visitors interested in real estate investment in the emerging neighborhood. Its proximity to Lake Michigan made it a convenient base for guests staying longer and conducting business in the area.
Did you know?
Future King Edward VII visited the hotel in 1860 during his Chicago tour, placing it among the city's finest addresses of the time. Few other buildings in the city could claim such a royal distinction from that era.
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