13 May 19th century grand avenue workers cottage across from former urban remains warehouse undergoing demolition
a 19th century, two story workers cottage—built with a heavy timber wood frame, a brick exterior, and three decorative front stone window keystones—is scheduled for demolition today (may 13, 2026). the home stands at 1855 west grand avenue in chicago, illinois.
another nearby wood framed cottage from the 1860s–70s, set on a raised foundation just east on the same block, is also expected to be lost in the coming years.
