[Frederick Nachman]

Work is finally about to get underway to turn this 1889 residence into 10 apartment units. A three-story addition will be constructed, as well as the installation of a new fence. The house had gone into foreclosure in 2011.

—Frederick Nachman

[Debbie Mercer]

1350 N. LaSalle, Chicago. 1955

—Debbie Mercer

Further reading:

• Victor Skrebneski (official site)
• Museum of Contemporary Photography
• Kodak profile

Frederick Nachman

The 18,590 square-foot, 12-bedroom mansion, owned by Ann Lurie, was put on the market for $18.75 million but is now listed at $11 million (not including the side yard) plus $1 million for interior updates. It was constructed in 1891.

—Frederick Nachman

Debbie Mercer

4001 N. Elston, Chicago

Heat Cool Service Company at Irving Park and Elston, photo by Debbie Mercer.