COLLAR COUNTIES
WILLIAM AND HELEN COFFEEN HOUSE, Hinsdale: The house and coach house were designed by master architect George Maher in 1899 and represent a pivotal period in the evolution of his Prairie School design.
COOK COUNTY NHRPS:
JOHN ROBERTSON JR. HOUSE, Barrington: An example of classical revival architecture whose basic form is a foursquare with extensive classical detailing, including fluted Corinthian columns and Palladian windows.
CHRYSLER VILLAGE, Chicago: Exemplifies the partnership between private developers and the federal government to house war industries workers during World War II. The area was named for the nearby Dodge-Chrysler plant which produced engines for the B-29 Superfortress bombers.
Old Houses. --Cooter
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