National Register of Historic Places

Ridge Historic District

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Listed
May 27, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000703

About this property

The Ridge Historic District is a residential historic district in the Beverly and Morgan Park neighborhoods of Chicago, Illinois. As its name suggests, the district is centered on a ridge, making it one of the few areas of high ground in the generally flat city. Development in the district began in the late nineteenth century, as the Rock Island Line brought access to downtown jobs and several private schools opened in the area, and continued through the early twentieth century. Real estate atop the ridge was particularly sought after for its views and attracted wealthy residents, while the area's working-class population typically lived near the railroad stations. The district's houses exhibit a variety of popular architectural styles from its period of growth; its Prairie School architecture is especially noteworthy, including twelve designs by Walter Burley Griffin and multiple Frank Lloyd Wright works. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1976.

Location

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
41.71537, -87.66822

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Questions about this property

When was Ridge Historic District listed on the National Register?

Ridge Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Ridge Historic District?

Ridge Historic District is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ridge Historic District?

The period of significance for Ridge Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.

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