Keywords: independence park irving hamlin chicago northside west walker bugalow cityowned rare 1920 benedict bruns carl beherns john luttrell coppersmith blassila hidden squirrel outdoor building architecture country house Anyone spot the squirrel? Designed by Benedict J. Bruns, and commissioned in 1920 by produce wholesaler John Luttrell Coppersmith. Coppersmith sold the house to Henry Dick, a vice president at men's clothing firm Hart, Schaffner & Marx. In the 1930s thru the 50's, this building was called the Women's community building. It was later forgotten about and fell in disrepair until the community got together in the 90's and restored the bungalow to its original state. Anyone spot the squirrel? Designed by Benedict J. Bruns, and commissioned in 1920 by produce wholesaler John Luttrell Coppersmith. Coppersmith sold the house to Henry Dick, a vice president at men's clothing firm Hart, Schaffner & Marx. In the 1930s thru the 50's, this building was called the Women's community building. It was later forgotten about and fell in disrepair until the community got together in the 90's and restored the bungalow to its original state. |