William W. Kimball House, Nineteenth century residential mansion in Near South Side, Chicago, United States.
The William W. Kimball House is a residential mansion on Prairie Avenue with a limestone exterior, multiple turrets, and varied roof shapes. The elliptical bay window and numerous architectural details define the appearance of this four-story structure.
The house was built between 1890 and 1892 for piano manufacturer William Wallace Kimball during a period of great economic prosperity. It represents one of the last grand homes constructed on Prairie Avenue before the neighborhood's character changed.
The house shows the châteauesque architectural style that influenced American homes in the late 1800s. This style with its towers and curved windows was how wealthy families displayed their status and taste.
The building on Prairie Avenue now houses the headquarters of a major American sports organization. Visitors should note that access and viewing times may be limited due to its current institutional use.
The house is one of the few surviving mansions from Chicago's golden age on Prairie Avenue. Together with the Glessner House, it stands as a rare reminder of a street that once held many such grand estates.
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