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Alta Vista Terrace Historic District

Chicago, Illinois • Cook County

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About This Property

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Alta Vista Terrace Historic District in Chicago, Illinois, is a picturesque enclave of 39 red brick buildings constructed between 1900 and 1904. These uniformly designed residences showcase an early example of an integrated housing development.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
2.9
Listed Date
3/16/1972
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Community Planning And Development; Landscape Architecture; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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