Seven Houses on Lake Shore Drive District, Historic residential district on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, United States.
The Seven Houses district includes four grand mansions in the 1200-block and three residences in the 1500-block of Lake Shore Drive.
Between 1889 and 1917, prominent architects including Holabird & Roche, Benjamin Marshall, and Howard Van Doren Shaw constructed these mansions for affluent families.
The architectural designs incorporate various styles from Venetian Gothic to Georgian, representing the preferences of wealthy Chicago residents in the late 19th century.
The district remains accessible for architectural observation from Lake Shore Drive, with one building housing the International Museum of Surgical Science.
Each mansion features distinct architectural elements, from ornate stone carvings to classical columns, demonstrating the diverse influences of European design.
GPS coordinates: 41.90561,-87.62528
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:16
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