…I took a break from all the work and walked up the street to the ArchitectureChicago Open House, a city-wide event.
Of course, my sole architectural interests were a mere block and a half walk away!
The Emil Bach House
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1915
As much as I wanted to see inside, I passed by because there was no waiting line next door at the Cat’s Cradle Bed and Breakfast, another renovation financed a few years back by Col. J.N. Pritzker of Tawani Enterprises, Inc.
The Bach House sure looked great from the outside, though the renovation is not yet 100% complete!
As I walked up the steps to Cat’s Cradle, I looked back and took a shot of the loooong line at the Bach House.
It was a beautiful Autumn morning, and the plantings at both properties were spectacular!
But, I quickly turned, and entered a structure I’ve been very, very curious about.
LOVE this door which I believe is the original from 1919, and knew I’d also love the interior!
I almost felt as if I had somehow ‘gone back in time’, to a much gentler, more civilized era.
The architect was a Mr. Newman, who drew much inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright, as evidenced by the amount of fine woodworking, original wood flooring…
…and decorative touches such as this lovely lamp atop the newel post.
Cat’s Cradle contains five bedrooms, each with the flavor of that bygone time, yet each is technologically up-to-date.
I’ll title them in the sequence I viewed them.
Bedroom #1
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Bedroom #2
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Bedroom #3
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Bedroom #4
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Bedroom #5
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Because I’ve been so busy in the apartment, painting not only walls but also furniture, and doing some fall cleaning in between, I haven’t gotten around to processing any other images from this wonderful tour.
There’s just one ceiling area to give a third coat, and then only the studio remains…I’ll take my time and do that piecemeal, as it is small and requires a lot of shuffling things back and forth—and I’m pretty ‘pooped’ right now!
I did, however, have a fine chat with one of the Innkeepers, Wayde Cartwright, which was both informative and most enjoyable!
If you plan to visit Chicago on business or vacation, give Wayde or his fellow Innkeeper, Bruce Boyd, a call at 1.773.764.9851, or you can visit www.catscradlechicago.com.
The rates are extremely reasonable, especially when you consider the surroundings and all the amenities provided!
(Yes, that was pretty blatant advertising from me, but if I were visiting, I’d surely love staying here!)
