Winter, Fred

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Fred Winter was the architect and original owner of 2500 W. Farwell Avenue and 2246 W. Greenleaf Avenue.

The house at 2500 W. Farwell Avenue was in the 1999 Annual Fall House Tour.

The house at 2246 W. Greenleaf Avenue was in the 2001 Annual Fall House Tour.

Perhaps the reason for 2500 W. Farwell Avenue's distinctiveness is the fact that its first owner, Fred Winter, was also the Architect. In the 1920's Dahl/Steadman Construction employed Winter as an architect and contractor. Longtime residents of West Ridge probably know about at least one of his designs--2246 W. Greenleaf Avenue. That home, a massive bungalow, sometimes referred to as "The Fortress," shares both of the distinctive characteristics noted above (although the garage at the Greenleaf house has been altered).

The two houses have much in common including placement of the garage in the basement, and the extensive use of concrete as both decorative and structural elements. The extraordinary house at 2246 W. Greenleaf Avenue is on a scale few other bungalows in Chicago can match.


Circa: 1925

Photos

RPWRHS photo S013-0467 shows the Fred Winter house. 2500 W. Farwell Avenue. Date: April 1984.

RPWRHS photo S013-0468 shows a side view of the Fred Winter house. 2500 W. Farwell Avenue. Date: April 1984.

RPWRHS photo S013-0469 shows a basement window of the Fred Winter house. 2500 W. Farwell Avenue. Date: April 1984.

RPWRHS photo S013-0470 shows the front door of the Fred Winter house. 2500 W. Farwell Avenue. Date: April 1984.

RPWRHS photo S013-0471 shows the garage of the Fred Winter house. 2500 W. Farwell Avenue. Date: April 1984.