Chicago bungalow

1. The large radiators underneath your windows were designed in response to a pandemic. Have you ever wondered why your original radiators are so big for your small home? Believe it or not, the answer has to do with the Spanish Flu of 1918-19. The pandemic infected an estimated 500 million people worldwide, taking anyw

Chicago is famous for its Bungalow Belt. Residents seem to take for granted that “bungalow” is the proper name for its small, brick houses, built in the early to mid twentieth century. Should the…

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The historic property, first owned by an Olympic athlete, was last sold for $300K in 1992.

Page. Honorable Mention - Maureen Gainer Reilly on 2014 Landscape Design. 11 photos by CHICAGO BUNGALOW ASSOCIATION

It’s that time of year again: time to gear yourself up for some unadulterated bungalow ogling. Saturday, October 3rd is Pleasant Home Foundation's Annual (okay, “sort-of annual”, since we didn’t do it last year) Beautiful Bungalows tour. This is a fantastic opportunity to check out some great architecture, furnishings, collections and restoration work at some of Oak Park’s finest bungalows. This year’s tour will not fail to impress as we have a great selection of bungalows. The tour is in…

5824 N Kilbourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 is currently not for sale. The 3,814 Square Feet single family home is a 4 beds, 4 baths property. This home was built in 1924 and last sold on 2020-04-09 for $700,000. View more property details, sales history, and Zestimate data on Zillow.

Along the outskirts of Chicago, wrapping around the city in an arc, there’s such a thing as the bungalow belt — a ring of bungalow homes built in the 1910s and 1920s. The Arts and Crafts-style houses all share the same unique features: brick construction; large leaded glass windows and oftentimes, art glass; one and a half stories above a full basement; a low-pitch hipped roof; a yard; and a large porch with steps descending to the street level. And that’s just on the outside.

It's officially summer in Chicago, and gardens are in bloom! Across the city, Chicago bungalow owners are demonstrating their love for nature by beautifying their blocks with inspiring home gardens. Below, we've gathered just 20 of these gardens, which have recently received awards and recognition from the Chicago Bung