Andersonville / Edgewater

Colvin House

5940 N. Sheridan Rd.

Residential

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Saturday

Closed

Sunday

10 AM - 5 PM

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Family Friendly
  • Photography Allowed
  • Restrooms Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Refreshments For Purchase

Architect

George Maher

Year Completed

1909

OHC Appearances

2021, 2019, 2023, 2025

DETAILS:

Passersby on Sheridan Road have long wondered about this yellow brick, Prairie Style-inflected American Foursquare mansion. It had fallen into disrepair after years of neglect, but has now been restored and repurposed as a distinctive coworking and event space. While the exterior of the house is quite restrained, the interior features over-the-top plaster ornamentation that was most likely added in the 1920s—it resembles the decor found in the lavish movie palaces of the day. Colvin House was designated a Chicago Landmark in 1994.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE:

Guided tours of the first floor, second floor, and courtyard will be provided. Groups of 20 will be admitted, with up to three groups at a time to keep wait time down.

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