National Register of Historic Places

Coffeen, William and Helen, House

Hinsdale, Du Page County, Illinois
Listed
December 22, 2014
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
14001066

About this property

The William and Helen Coffeen House is a historic house located at 306 S. Garfield Street in Hinsdale, Illinois. Built in 1899–1900, the house is an early example of architect George W. Maher's Prairie School work. The house has a stucco exterior, a building material that ultimately became a distinctive element of Maher's work. The decorative wooden frame around the house's entrance and the extensive use of stained glass windows highlight how Maher developed a distinctive personal style of ornamentation in his designs. The house's original owners were real estate agent William Coffeen and his wife Helen, both of whom were active members of Hinsdale's civic and social life. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 2014.

Location

306 S. Garfield
Hinsdale, Du Page County, Illinois
41.79950, -87.92756

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Coffeen, William and Helen, House listed on the National Register?

Coffeen, William and Helen, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 2014.

What type of historic resource is Coffeen, William and Helen, House?

Coffeen, William and Helen, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Coffeen, William and Helen, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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