5704 S Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

Considered one of Hyde Park's finest surviving examples of 19th-century residential architecture, this imposing three-story brick home, designed in the Italianate style, is truly one-of-a-kind. Built in 1869 for the Hoyt family-early Hyde Park residents who arrived as the neighborhood was emerging as one of Chicago's most desirable enclaves-this remarkable residence dates to the pivotal post-Civil War period, when Hyde Park was developing as a center of culture, education, and civic life. The home reflects the craftsmanship and architectural ambition of its era, and the current structure retains many of its glorious original features, including 15-foot ceilings on the main level, oversized windows and doors, four original marble fireplaces, and a graceful sweeping staircase to the second floor. These details speak to the home's original role as a statement residence, designed for both formal entertaining and comfortable daily living. Meticulously and thoughtfully renovated by its … read more …