SOLD! A Sprawling, Modern 1979 Executive Home by Mitch Tarzian in Deer Park
Over the years, I’ve sent out many postcards and letters to owners of modern homes that I’ve run across while driving around …
SOLD! A Beautiful 1967 MCM Ranch with a Long Gable Roof in Des Plaines
It’s interesting that with all the modern homes in the Chicago suburbs, there are some specific styles that we don’t see too …
A Mid-Century Modern “Dream House” in Oak Park
When John Economos came to the United States from Greece, he had just $50 in his pocket. Decades later, he was well …
Long, Low MCM Ranch Hits the Market in Lake Forest
If you’ve been looking for a classicly-styled MCM ranch in the Chicago suburbs, this one might fit the bill. With plenty of …
A Beautiful, Bright Mid-Century Modern Split Level by Dennis Blair
If there’s a common thread between the modern homes sprinkled throughout the Chicago suburbs, it might be that the original owners who …
Mid-Century Split Level in Palatine
Several times over the last few years, I’ve tried to discover the architect behind this split level home in a quiet area …
Steel, Brick and Glass Mid-Century Ranch in Highland Park by A. James Speyer
This home by the architect of the “Ferris Bueller House”, A. James Speyer, sold about 18 months ago. The current owners made …
A Spectacularly-Sited Dennis Blair Hillside Ranch Goes on Sale
View as slideshow Fans of Mid-Century Modern architecture in the Chicago suburbs have almost certainly heard the name Dennis Blair before. An …
A One-of-a-Kind Curved Concrete and Brick Modern Home
View as slideshow “I used to get all these architecture magazines, and I got a lot of ideas from them,” says Gedas …
Lakefront Keck & Keck in a Spectacular Setting in Lake Bluff
Every so often, a truly once-in-a-lifetime residence is available. In this case, it’s this 7,500+ square foot passive solar home by Keck …
