Astor Street District

Click for Larger View     Address: 1200-1600 blocks of Astor Street (and cross streets)
Year Built: 1880-1940
Architect: Various
Date Designated a Chicago Landmark: December 19, 1975

20 E. Burton Place Constructed over a period of more than 60 years, the buildings along Astor Street reflect the fashionable styles favored by their original residents. The numerous 19th-century houses, which are designed in a variety of historical revival styles, are interspersed with apartment buildings and townhouses from the 20th century, forming a unique reminder of the city's history. Today, the district is surrounded by highrise residential buildings, generally constructed from 1960-80.

1320-1322 N. Astor Street 38-40 E. Schiller Doorknocker

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1.View of Street, photo by Barbara Crane
2.Stanford White-designed 20 E. Burton Place, circa 1928
3.1320-1322 N. Astor Street, photo by Barbara Crane
4.38-40 E. Schiller St., photo by Barbara Crane
5.Doorknocker, photo by Barbara Crane