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Goodbye to a Victorian Cottage

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2430 W Moffat [John Morris/Chicago Patterns]

Built in the early 1890s, 2430 W Moffat’s construction coincided with the arrival of the Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad a few blocks away. Today it’s the Western stop of the CTA Blue Line.

Sadly, the end draws near for this little cottage as there is an outstanding demo permit for the property.

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Former Store Building

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[John Morris/Chicago Patterns]

1870s former store building in the middle of residential street with a small false front, 48th and Wood.


Blue Victorian Cottage in Logan Square

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[John Morris/Chicago Patterns]

Handsome blue cottage with front gable and leaded glass windows at 2431 N. Rockwell, built in the late 1880s.


Swallowed by Ivy

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[John Morris/Chicago Patterns]

Swallowed by ivy at Hoyne and Iowa.