215 S Cuyler Ave

Construction date: documented 1913*

Builder:

William Gruenwald

Style:

Bungalow, Craftsman.

Craftsman-styled bungalow house.

Historical Summary:

The building is a Contributing Resource in the historic district. The house was constructed in 1913 by William Gruenwald for owner R. C. Hauf.

Significant Owner(s):

R. C. Hauf

Status of Historic Designation:

Designated at National level : Ridgeland-Oak Park Historic District
Designated at Local level : Ridgeland-Oak Park Historic District

Rating or Rank:

Contributing

Architectural Description:

This is a 1.5-story single-family residence in the Craftsman style built in 1913. The building is rectangular in plan. The structural system is frame. Exterior walls are stucco. The building has a gable roof clad in replacement asphalt shingles with distinctive eaves and brackets and two gabled dormers. The roof is a bright red color. There is offset left, side slope, metal flue. Windows are original wood, 2/2 casements. There is a single-story, full-width enclosed porch characterized by a hip roof clad in asphalt shingles with rectangular stuccoed posts.

* Date source: Village of Oak Park building permit archives.

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Located in:

215 S Cuyler Ave Oak Park, Illinois USA

215 S Cuyler Ave

Construction date: documented 1913*