Bryn Mawr Apartment Hotel, Historic apartment hotel in Edgewater, Chicago, United States.
Bryn Mawr Apartment Hotel is a 12-story residential building in Edgewater with white terra cotta exterior and Gothic Revival details. The structure displays extensive decorative terra cotta work across its facade along North Kenmore Avenue.
The building was constructed between 1928 and 1929 by architects Koenigsberg & Weisfeld along with Levy & Klein. It earned Chicago Landmark designation in 2002, officially recognizing its architectural and historical value.
The building shows how apartment hotels became a popular housing choice in the 1920s when Chicago was expanding rapidly. You can see how this type of building mixed residential and hotel services to meet the needs of city dwellers.
The building sits near public transportation and Lake Michigan beaches, making it easy to explore the neighborhood on foot. You can reach nearby amenities and attractions without difficulty from this location.
The terra cotta decoration on this building showcases a material that became widespread in Chicago after the 1871 Great Fire. This fireproof ornamental work became a signature feature of the city's rebuilding and architectural identity.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1928
Floors above the ground: 12
GPS coordinates: 41.98350,-87.65690
Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01
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