Neighborhood Views

Neighborhood Views is a new column featuring architecture, infrastructure, and hidden history photos. Submit yours to our flickr group or send to chicagopatterns@gmail.com.

One-Flats on Cullerton and Pulaski

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Cullerton/Pulaski [John Morris]

Cullerton/Pulaski [John Morris]

One-flat greystones (or “shoeboxes” according to Chicago Greystone & Vintage Home Program) on Cullerton near Pulaski, K-Town Historic District.


Ark, Agudas Achim synagogue, 2012

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A decrepit Uptown synagogue, whose cavernous sanctuary is considered one of the most ornate in Chicago, will most likely be converted to residential use by the preservation-minded developer that bought it last month.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20160531/CRED0701/160539999/uptown-synagogue-slated-for-residential

Noah Vaughn

Related article: Agudas Achim North Shore Congregation Synagogue, by Stephanie Barto


North Center

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A view looking north towards the Davis Theater on Lincoln Ave.
Stephanie Barto


Lone Row House on Ellis Avenue

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[John Morris/Chicago Patterns]

[John Morris/Chicago Patterns]

A lone Queen Anne-styled row house built around 1895 at 3633 S. Ellis Avenue features a trait more commonly associated with the Second Empire style: a mansard roof.