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Riverwoods Architecture Tour Page 2

Houses in Harmony with Nature
Featuring the architecture of Edward Humrich, Milton Schwartz,
Burton Frank, and Robert Hausner
Sunday, September 17, 2006

Note: After the tour, Riverwoods was added to the Landmarks Illinois 2006 Watch List
http://www.landmarks.org/chicago_watch_2006_8.htm



Click here to view our slide show (Quicktime required)



The remodeling kept the circular master bathroom


This vintage photo shows how the home was furnished in the 60’s


Vintage photo showing the Humrich furniture


Vintage photo of the living area


Vintage photo shows the bar and dining area


This Humrich home is from 1961


The current owners call the home "a piece of heaven in the woods"


The house has several additions which blend beautifully


The clean horizontal design shows another facet of Edward Humrich


This Humrich home from 1953 is oriented around an entry courtyard'


The courtyard provides seating and garden area

The home features angled roof lines





The interior shows Humrich’s use of wood throughout


Large, common brick fireplaces are included in most Humrich homes


The kitchen has been redone for homeowners who love to cook


Wrap-around decks extend the space


This Edward Humrich home from 1960 was one of Humrich’s favorites


Designed for the Gessners, the ceiling features a circular motif made of wood


The dining area still has the original cabinets and fireplace


The kitchen is expansive with lots of built-in stainless steel appliances


This Milton Schwartz home from 1979 was built in the modern tradition


Although a larger home, it fits perfectly into the neighborhood
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For more details on this exciting new group, please contact: Joe Kunkel
joe@jetsetmodern.com or (T) 312-371-0986


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