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Chicago Greystones
Posted by:
Chistorian51
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Date: March 01, 2015 02:41PM
I'm restoring a greystone and would like to give it a "classic" exterior. I have been having a hard time finding historical pictures with any greystones in the background to use as a reference. Sadly most of these homes have been changed over the years and it is very rare to see one with original fixtures, doors, etc. Any ideas?
Re: Chicago Greystones
Posted by:
PKDickman
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Date: March 01, 2015 03:03PM
Chistorian51 Wrote:
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> I'm restoring a greystone and would like to give
> it a "classic" exterior. I have been having a hard
> time finding historical pictures with any
> greystones in the background to use as a
> reference. Sadly most of these homes have been
> changed over the years and it is very rare to see
> one with original fixtures, doors, etc. Any ideas?
Take a look on Oakley Blvd just south of North Ave, There are several of then in a good state.
Also get a copy of
[url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yVjCAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA47&lpg=PA47&dq=roberts+illustrated+millwork+catalog&source=bl&ots=rfhHPfQSnd&sig=zIOqdc_IJeRmO_gjfNZPIlpfW0s&hl=en&sa=X&ei=e1HzVKyWD-ySsQSSn4Fg&ved=0CEoQ6AEwBw#v=onepage&q=roberts%20illustrated%20millwork%20catalog&f=false]Roberts Illustrated Millwork Catalog.[/url]
It's available as a Dover reprint.
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> I'm restoring a greystone and would like to give
> it a "classic" exterior. I have been having a hard
> time finding historical pictures with any
> greystones in the background to use as a
> reference. Sadly most of these homes have been
> changed over the years and it is very rare to see
> one with original fixtures, doors, etc. Any ideas?
Take a look on Oakley Blvd just south of North Ave, There are several of then in a good state.
Also get a copy of
[url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yVjCAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA47&lpg=PA47&dq=roberts+illustrated+millwork+catalog&source=bl&ots=rfhHPfQSnd&sig=zIOqdc_IJeRmO_gjfNZPIlpfW0s&hl=en&sa=X&ei=e1HzVKyWD-ySsQSSn4Fg&ved=0CEoQ6AEwBw#v=onepage&q=roberts%20illustrated%20millwork%20catalog&f=false]Roberts Illustrated Millwork Catalog.[/url]
It's available as a Dover reprint.
Re: Chicago Greystones
Posted by:
WayOutWardell
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Date: March 01, 2015 06:50PM
Also, Ellis Ave. from 43rd - 47th has quite a few with original exteriors (and even interiors).
Re: Chicago Greystones
Posted by:
nordsider
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Date: March 01, 2015 07:53PM
Another book that may be of interest:
The Historic Chicago Greystone: A User's Guide for Renovating and Maintaining Your Home (Greystone Guides)
https://books.google.com/books?id=OdiYJgAACAAJ&dq=The+Historic+Chicago+Greystone&hl=en&sa=X&ei=7p7zVI28C4qsyASe14LwBw&ved=0CB4Q6AEwAA
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/01/2015 08:23PM by nordsider.
The Historic Chicago Greystone: A User's Guide for Renovating and Maintaining Your Home (Greystone Guides)
https://books.google.com/books?id=OdiYJgAACAAJ&dq=The+Historic+Chicago+Greystone&hl=en&sa=X&ei=7p7zVI28C4qsyASe14LwBw&ved=0CB4Q6AEwAA
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/01/2015 08:23PM by nordsider.
Re: Chicago Greystones
Posted by:
Chistorian51
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Date: March 02, 2015 11:49AM
Spectacular! Awesome stuff, thanks gentelmen
