This Victorian-style greystone consists of units that are 3 stories each with full basements. Its construction coincides with the establishment of the Sacramento station (closed and demolished in 1949) on the Lake Street elevated rail in early 1894.

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West facade and entrances of 229-239 North Sacramento Boulevard.

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Southern facade with second-story oriel window of 229 North Sacramento Boulevard. Notice the supporting row of six star bolts at the top of the brick wall.

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View of Sacramento Boulevard, Walnut Street from entrance of 233-235 North Sacramento Boulevard. Other residential buildings within a block radius were built between 1877-1899.

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Detail of entrance and front doors to 233-235 North Sacramento Boulevard. Notice the detailed stone arch, divider and incised address numbers on the base of each end.

Related articles:

• Greystones and Grandeur on The West Side
• 43rd Street Bronzeville Walking Tour, Part 1: Greystones

Further reading:

• Sacramento Station (chicago-l.org)

One response to “A Victorian Greystone in East Garfield Park”

1. Hassan says:

   November 4, 2017 at 9:31 am

   They don’t make them like this anymore. The detail is what really stands out

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