J. J. Walser Jr. House
At the time, Central Avenue was undeveloped, despite its location near a Lake Street Elevated Railroad station.As developers, the Walsers were more knowledgeable about local architectural trends and probably were aware of Wright's rising status.It is not certain who was tasked with building the structure, as C. Iverson is listed on the permit but later sources attribute it to Elmer E. Andrews.Along the second story, immediately under the roof-line, is a horizontal band of five square casement windows with dark wood frames.The main entrance is to the west of the southern porch; like many of Wright's designs, it is hidden from street view.
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