Lillie, Frank R., House - Chicago IL
Posted by: nomadwillie
N 41° 47.373 W 087° 35.572
16T E 450739 N 4626580
Former home to American embryologist Frank R Lillie.
Waymark Code: WMM3J1
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/15/2014
Views: 6
The house is located on the University of Chicago campus and was built for Frank R Lillie while he was a professor of embryology at University of Chicago. In 1931 he was named distinguished service professor. He served as the chairman of the Department of Zoology from 1931 to 1935. He also had strong connections with Woods Hole Marine Biology Laboratory in MA. He directed the affairs of Woods Hole until 1925, when he became president of the board of trustees, which he held until his retirement in 1942.
The house was built in 1904, designed by the Chicago firm of Irving K Pond and brother Allen Pond. They were drawn to the new evolving architecture style of the day, such as Frank Lloyd Wright's Praire Style, but had their own unique bend of style.
Street address: 5801 Kenwood Ave Chicago, IL
County / Borough / Parish: Cook
Year listed: 1976
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person
Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924
Historic function: Domestic
Current function: Education
Privately owned?: yes
Season start / Season finish: From: 12/13/2017 To: 12/13/2017
Hours of operation: From: 12:00 AM To: 12:00 AM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
National Historic Landmark Link: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
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