| Address | Various |
|---|---|
| Built | Various |
| Architect | Various |
| Status | Designated Chicago Landmark District |
| Designation Date | January 11, 2006 (Final)City Council Journal of the Proceedings, p. 67944 |
| Neighborhood | West Town |
| Type | Residential district |
Direct quotes from the Chicago Landmark Designation Report
“The East Village District exemplifies the high-quality working-class residential architecture constructed on Chicago's West Side in the West Town neighborhood during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as first German, then predominately Polish immigrants settled in the neighborhood.”
“Much of the architectural interest of the East Village District's buildings is due to the use of materials-brick, stone, and metal-used for their construction. Examples of two-flats include the unique limestone-clad two-flat at 836 N. Wolcott, the richly detailed two-flat at 1132 N. Winchester, and the front-facing gable roof buildings at 838 N. Hermitage and 1050 N. Honore.”
“With substantially all of the major Polish social, cultural, and religious institutions in Chicago within walking distance, Polish immigrants eagerly settled in the neighborhood now known as East Village.”
“The East Village District consists of building types, overall architectural styles, and a distinct visual unity and historic character based on a consistent scale, building setbacks, design, size, use of materials, and overall details that reflect the development of the West Town community area.”
“The the cottages in the East Village District, however, are of a later vintage, built in the mid-1880s to early 1890s. The majority of the cottages in the District are constructed of brick, however, a handsome wood-frame cottage exists at 1817 W. Thomas Street.”
“This attention to detail is especially evident in the building at 835-837 N. Wolcott, which features an elaborate pressed-metal bay and storefront, terra cotta panels, and handsome brick detailing around openings and windows.”
“Built in architectural styles that were important in the development of Chicago residential architecture during the period, these buildings display fine craftsmanship in brick, stone, wood, and metal; and the buildings form coherent streetscapes that are visually distinctive within the larger context of the West Town community.”
“Wood or stone steps flanked with cast-iron railings typically led to a small front porch, with double doors set to one side of the building's front facade. The entrance doors, usually detailed with wood and glass panels, led to a small vestibule.”