Sheridan Park Historic District

Sheridan Park Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Uptown covering an area between Lawrence Avenue, Racine Avenue, Montrose Avenue, and Clark Street. Buildings here span different architectural styles and periods, reflecting the changing tastes and construction methods used as the area developed.

The district began developing in 1891 as a spacious suburban neighborhood for wealthy residents before rapid urbanization transformed it into a denser area in the following decades. The construction of apartment buildings intensified as the city expanded and demand for housing increased across the city.

The neighborhood was shaped by prominent architects like James Gamble Rogers and E.E. Roberts, whose residential designs still define the streets today. Walking through the area reveals how local housing evolved to meet the changing needs of families and communities over generations.

Most buildings here are protected landmarks with historical facades, but property owners can renovate interiors and expand structures with proper permits. The neighborhood is best explored on foot, allowing time to observe the architectural details and notice how different building styles sit side by side.

The district features distinctive six-flat apartment buildings that were built alongside original single-family homes, creating an unusual mix of residential scales. These mid-sized buildings demonstrate how the neighborhood adapted to accommodate more residents without completely replacing the original houses.