West Ridge
Unity in Chicago
1925 W. Thome Ave.
DETAILS:
Designed by renowned Chicago architect George W. Maher, a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright, in 1925, the Unity in Chicago building began life as the Chicago Town & Tennis Club, a Tudor Revival replica of Wimbledon's historic structures. Later, the building served as an Elks Lodge before sitting vacant for a decade prior to the church rescuing and re-purposing it in 1989. The building features pristine architectural details like a slate roof, an elegant entryway, and a vaulted half-timbered former dining hall that is now the sanctuary. There are also extensive gardens landscaped by members.
ARCHITECT, YEAR COMPLETED:
George W. Maher, 1925
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