Near South Side
Wheeler Mansion
2020 S. Calumet Ave.
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Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday
10 AM - 5 PM
DETAILS:
This is the only surviving historic mansion on Calumet Avenue. The Wheeler Mansion was built in 1870 for Calvin T. Wheeler, a banker and member of the Chicago Board of Trade. It was designed in the Second Empire style, influences of which are seen in the tall third-story mansard roof. Over the years, the mansion has been home to a publishing company, a warehouse for the Murphy Butter and Egg Company and more. The current owner acquired the property in 1997 for $10,000 then spent 18 months renovating and restoring the vacant and crumbling building. Wheeler Mansion reopened in 1999 as a boutique hotel with 11 guest rooms and suites. In 1998, it was designated a Chicago Landmark.
ENTRANCE RESTRICTIONS:
Photo ID will be scanned or copied.
VISITOR EXPERIENCE:
Visitors will experience the recent remodel of public areas, new library, and renovation of half the lodging rooms, as well as meet some subcontractors and artisans who deliver fine craftmanship and old world techniques. The Wheeler mansion will have staff available for questions and to direct. All tours are self guided.
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