Historic Preservation Commission

Village of Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting September 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall - 510 Green Bay Road AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes a. Approval of August 4, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes 4. Demolition Permit Applications a. Case No. 25-13-HPC - 458 Sunset Road: Review of the demolition permit application submitted for the single-family residence at 458 Sunset Road. b. Case No. 25-14-HPC - 1086 Fisher Crescent: Review of the demolition permit application submitted for the single-family residence at 1086 Fisher Crescent Lane. 5. Historical Architectural Impact Studies (HAIS) a. Case No. 2025-09-HPC - 1385 Trapp: Review of the Historic Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) attached to the demolition permit for the single-family residence at 1385 Trapp Lane. 6. Other Business a. October 6, 2025, Regular Meeting - Quorum Check b. 2025 Preservation Awards - Review of Nominations c. Monthly Communications For Historic Preservation Commission - Discussion and Content Decision 7. Adjournment NOTICE Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to planning@winnetka.org; or by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter. The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041). Page 1 of 208  1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2 AUGUST 4, 2025 MEETING MINUTES 3 4 Members Present: Jack Coladarci, Chairman 5 Beth Ann Papoutsis 6 Joseph Stuart 7 Patti Van Cleave 8 Paul Weaver 9 Anna Wisniewski 10 11 Members Absent: Chris Enck 12 13 Non-Voting Members Present: Scott Myers 14 15 Junior Commissioner Present: Louis Zaranski 16 17 Village Staff: Christopher Marx, Associate Planner 18 19 Call to Order & Roll Call: 20 Chairman Coladarci called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Roll call was taken of the Commission Members 21 present. 22 23 Public Comment: 24 No comments were made at this time. 25 26 Approval of Meeting Minutes. 27 Chairman Coladarci asked if there were any comments or corrections or for a motion to approve the July 7, 2025, 28 meeting minutes. A motion to approve the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes was made by Mr. Weaver and seconded 29 by Ms. Van Cleave. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 5 to 0: 30 AYES: Coladarci, Stuart, Van Cleave, Weaver, Wisniewski 31 NAYS: None 32 NON-VOTING: Zaranski 33 34 Other Business: 35 a. 2025 Preservation Awards - Review of Nominations (continued from July 7, 2025 meeting). 36 Mr. Marx stated the applicant was asked for additional photos and he provided a summary of the request provided 37 by the applicant. He noted the property owners built the house and facilitated its construction. Mr. Marx referred 38 to the Commission’s previous discussion relating to presenting an award to a home which was torn down. 39 40 Chairman Coladarci asked if there were any questions. No questions were raised at this time. He then called the 41 matter in for discussion. Mr. Weaver stated the prior home was in a state of distress and he would be in favor of 42 giving the applicant a preservation award. Ms. Wisniewski suggested consideration be given to the traditional state 43 of the surrounding homes. The Commission Members discussed the home’s appearance in relation to the block. 44 Ms. Van Cleave commented on the number of homes which do not fit and agreed with the applicant’s persistence 45 in terms of requesting an award. The Commission Members discussed new construction homes which were given 46 awards. Mr. Marx indicated that may have been a rare occurrence and provided information with regard to the 47 deadline for the awards to be given. Chairman Coladarci commended on the applicant’s consideration of the 48 neighborhood in connection with the renovation. 49 50 The Commission Members discussed delaying the item’s consideration to the next meeting. Mr. Marx provided 51 information with regard to the plaques and the timeline for them to be ordered. He asked for suggestions for a 52 new plaque fabricator who would provide a faster turnaround. Mr. Marx then stated he could provide a sample of 53 the plaque to the Commission for their review. Page 2 of 208  August 4, 2025 Page 2 1 2 A motion to temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow Mr. Marx to retrieve a sample plaque was made by Ms. Van 3 Cleave and seconded by Mr. Weaver. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 6 to 0: 4 AYES: Coladarci, Papoutsis, Stuart, Van Cleave, Weaver, Wisniewski 5 NAYS: None 6 NON-VOTING: Zaranski 7 8 The meeting was called back to order at 7:29 pm. 9 10 The Commission Members discussed possible plaque modifications and the cost. A suggestion was made for the 11 rationale to be noted for reference for the Village Council. The Commission Members then discussed in detail the 12 items to be noted for consideration and how the matter has been handled in other communities. Mr. Marx stated 13 he would investigate further as to what other communities have done. Chairman Coladarci suggested photos be 14 taken of homes on the block. Mr. Marx stated he would reach out to Oak Park. 15 16 Chairman Coladarci asked for a motion to table to consideration of this item to the September 2025 meeting. A 17 motion to continue the consideration for 870 Locust Road to the September 2025 meeting was made by Mr. 18 Weaver and seconded by Ms. Van Cleave. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 6 to 0: 19 AYES: Coladarci, Papoutsis, Stuart, Van Cleave, Weaver, Wisniewski 20 NAYS: None 21 NON-VOTING: Zaranski 22 23 Mr. Marx noted a preservation award would be presented at a future Village Council meeting for 1180 Oakley 24 which was formerly a demolition as well as a landmark designation for 615 Elm Street. 25 26 b. Monthly Communications For HPC - Discussion and Content Decision. 27 Mr. Marx informed the Commission that the mention of Mr. Enck being recognized as a Landmarks Illinois 28 influencer has been moved to the fall issue. He referred to the items listed on the current list and asked the 29 Commission Members to provide anything they may have to include for the September issue. Mr. Marx also stated 30 the finalization of 615 Elm Street as a landmark may be mentioned. 31 32 c. September 15, 2025 Regular Meeting Quorum Check. 33 The Board Members discussed their availability. 34 35 Adjournment: 36 Chairman Coladarci asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Weaver and seconded by 37 Beth. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 6 to 0: 38 AYES: Coladarci, Papoutsis, Stuart, Van Cleave, Weaver, Wisniewski 39 NAYS: None 40 NON-VOTING: Zaranski 41 The meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m. 42 43 Respectfully submitted, 44 45 Antionette Johnson 46 Recording Secretary Page 3 of 208  MEMORANDUM VILLAGE OF WINNETKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM: CHRISTOPHER, MARX, AICP, ASSOCIATE PLANNER DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 SUBJECT: 458 SUNSET ROAD - DEMOLITION PERMIT (CASE NO. 25-10-HPC) INTRODUCTION Meeting Date September 15, 2025 Commission Action Preliminary historic and architectural review to determine if a Historic Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) is necessary or if demolition may proceed without delay. Property Address 458 Sunset Road (See Attachment A – Aerial Map) Property Owner Tim and Nancy Iida Application Submitted by Tom DeCoste of Hackley & Associates Architects, on behalf of the property owners Mail Notice to Property Owners within 250 Completed feet Public Comments as of Date of Memo As of the date of this memo, staff has not received any written comments from the public for this application. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Size 0.21 acres Location South side of Sunset Road between Myrtle Street and Woodland Avenue Improvements Single-family residence with a detached garage Zoning R-5 Single Family Residential Surrounding Zoning R-5 Single Family Residential PROPERTY HISTORY See Attachment B, Preliminary Property History Study; Attachment C, Winnetka Historical Society (WHS) Research Constructed 1921 Additional Construction Activity 1952 - Construct a one-story frame garage, 1973 - Construct a room addition to a single-family residence, 1996 - Construct a detached residential garage, 2005 - Remodel addition Illinois Historic Structure Survey Listing No Winnetka Historical Society (WHS) WHS research indicates that the property maintains architectural significance. (See Attachment C - Historical Society Research) Page 1 Page 4 of 208  ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY Other Permits for New Primary Structures None on Same Block (either side of Cherry Street) Director’s 60-Day Delay - Construction Delay is not necessary to prevent undue congestion and Activity noise impacts in the neighborhood. New Construction or Site Restoration Plans No application for a building permit or site restoration Submitted permit has been submitted at this time. DEMOLITION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION The Commission may order the issuance of a demolition delay of a historic or architecturally significant structure for up to but not exceeding 270 days from the date the Commission determines that an HAIS submission from the applicant is required for the structure that is applied to be demolished. Should the HPC request an HAIS for the subject property at the September 15th meeting, and after reviewing the HAIS at a future meeting, the HPC determines the structure is significant and issues a delay, the Commission may issue a demolition delay up to but not exceeding 270 days from September 15th, 2025. COMMISSION REVIEW The Commission may consider the following motions: (1) Historical Architectural Impact Study Required or (2) Building and/or Property is Not Historic or Architecturally Significant. Historical Architectural Impact Study Required The Commission finds that based upon (1) the preliminary property history study, (2) the Winnetka Historical Society comments, and (3) other information, comments, or evidence received by the HPC during its preliminary review that the building and/or property is of sufficient historic or architectural merit to warrant conducting a Historical Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) prior to issuance of the demolition permit. The Commission reached its conclusion based upon the property meeting the following criteria: [The Commission must note which of the following criteria is met] 1. The property or structures have sufficient architectural or historical merit to warrant a full HAIS prior to issuance of a demolition permit; 2. The property or structures have been designated a landmark pursuant to Chapter 15.64 of the Village Code; (Subject Property is not a landmark) 3. The property or structures have been included in the most recent Illinois Historic Structure Survey conducted under the auspices of the Illinois Department of Conservation; and (Subject Property is not on the state survey) 4. The property or structures have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the Illinois Register of Historic Places. (Subject Property is not listed on either register) Building and/or Property Lacks Historic or Architectural Significance The Commission has determined, in accordance with Section 15.52.040 of the Village Code, that the building and/or property is not of sufficient historic or architectural merit to warrant a Historic Architectural Impact Study, and the demolition of the structure may proceed without delay. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: GIS Aerial Map Attachment B: Preliminary Property History Study Attachment C: Historical Society Research Attachment D: Application Materials Page 5 of 208  ATTACHMENT A 0 100 200 ft Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground. Page 6 of 208  ATTACHMENT B MEMORANDUM VILLAGE OF WINNETKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO: WINNETKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY FROM: CHRISTOPHER MARX, ASSOCIATE PLANNER DATE: AUGUST 20, 2025 SUBJECT: CASE NO. 25-13-HPC: 458 SUNSET ROAD INTRODUCTION On September 15, 2025, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is scheduled to consider a request to demolish the residence at 458 Sunset Road. Please return any available information regarding the architectural and historical significance of the structure to Christopher Marx by the end of the day on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at cmarx@winnetka.org or (847) 716-3587. PRELIMINARY PROPERTY HISTORY STUDY/VILLAGE HALL RECORDS Building Permits Date Type Owner Architect 2-25-1921 Build a two-story brick and frame Bernard Meyer Howard Bowen residence 11-3-1952 Construct a one-story frame garage Mr. Richard Rupp Not listed 5-21-1973 Construct a room addition to a James. W. Ackermann T.M. Woolson single-family residence 7-2-1996 Construct a detached residential James Ackermann Not listed garage 2-4-2005 Remodel addition James Ackermann Orren Pickell Builders Page 7 of 208 Page 8 of 208 Page 9 of 208 North Elevation (Front): North-West Elevation: Page 10 of 208 South Elevation (Side): South-West Elevation: Page 11 of 208 South Elevation (Back): South-West Elevation: Page 12 of 208 Detached Garage North elevation (Front): Detached Garage West Elevation (Side): Page 13 of 208  ATTACHMENT C PROPERTY RESEARCH COVERSHEET Address: 458 Sunset Construction Details: Original construction date: 1921 Construction type: Brick and clapboard Style: Dutch Colonial Revival OWNERSHIP HISTORY: OWNER/RESIDENT DATES INFORMATION SIGNIFICANCE NAME OCCUPIED ATTACHED Bernard Meyer 1921 Building permit application, Winnetka Talk article Lee Walker By 1923 – at least 1923 directory, Winnetka 1951 Talk articles Richard W. and By 1952 – 1955 Building permit Frances O’Neil Rupp application, proration statement Walter B. and Mabell 1955 Bill of sale L. Nickol James W. and 1956 – 2023 Building permit Katherine Nickol application, Winnetka Talk Ackermann articles and obituary, Cook County Recorder records, Caring Cremations obituary East Wing LLC 2023-present Cook County Recorder records ARCHITECTS: ARCHITECT NAME DATE AND INFORMATION DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED PROJECT Howard Bowen 1921 – build a two-story Winnetka Talk obituary, brick and frame residence excerpt from 760 Cherry HAIS, and additional WHS materials Page 14 of 208  T. M. Woolson 1973 – construct a room addition to a single-family residence Orren Pickell Builders 2005 – remodel addition Orren Pickell “About us” page RESEARCH SOURCES USED: Winnetka Talk, Cook County Assessor records, Cook County Recorder records, historic phone books, WHS property files, WHS digital files, Ancestry.com, Chicago Tribune Findings: Our research indicates that this property maintains architectural significance as a Dutch Colonial Revival style designed by prolific North Shore architect Howard Bowen. While he died young, Bowen designed an impressive number of homes and buildings across the North Shore. In Winnetka alone, he was involved in the design and/or renovation of at least 28 structures. Two of his local designs are particularly notable – the Chimneys at 150-160 Green Bay and the Joseph C. Long house at 1153 Asbury, a Local Landmark. Bowen’s designs in Winnetka represent an array of architectural styles. Date of Research: 8/22/2025 Submitted by: Meagan McChesney, PhD Curator, Winnetka Historical Society Mary Trieschmann, MS Ed Executive Director, Winnetka Historical Society Page 15 of 208 Page 16 of 208 Page 17 of 208 Page 18 of 208 Page 19 of 208 Page 20 of 208 Page 21 of 208 Page 22 of 208 Page 23 of 208 Page 24 of 208 Page 25 of 208 Page 26 of 208 Page 27 of 208 Page 28 of 208 Page 29 of 208 Page 30 of 208 Page 31 of 208 Page 32 of 208 The east wall of the living room has a plain stone fireplace flanked by low, built-in wood bookshelves. The dining room has paneled wood wainscoting. The north wall of the kitchen has original built-in drawers; the space above originally had built-in shelves, which have been removed. The sink and all cabinets, counters, and appliances in the kitchen are non-original. The south wall of the upper floor living room retains the outer sides of built-in bookshelves, although the actual shelves have been removed. The house has radiators and is heated by steam. The unfinished basement has several rooms, all with cement flooring. Integrity The exterior of the house has very good architectural integrity, retaining its original brick cladding, roofline with clay barrel tiles, wall dormers faced with stucco and vertical wood banding, paneled wood front door with leaded glass window, and six-over-one wood windows. The only visible exterior changes are the replacement of four original six-over-one windows with one-over-one windows in the kitchen and the upper floor bathroom, and the likely addition of the rear wing’s second floor sleeping room in the 1940s. The upper floor plan was altered for use as an apartment in the 1940s, which included the installation of a kitchen. Nearly all interior doors have been removed and all cabinetry/counters in the first-floor kitchen are non-original. The two full bathrooms have been updated and a non-original toilet room installed on the first floor. Architect Howard Bowen The Fonda House at 760 Cherry Street was designed by Howard Bowen (1871-1929), a Wilmette-based residential architect. Bowen was born on August 15, 1871, in Bloomington, Illinois, the son of David and Grace Bowen of East Walnut Street. He attended Bloomington schools and Illinois Wesleyan University and may have apprenticed in an architectural office in Chicago in the early 1890s. A notice in The Pantagraph (Bloomington) from 1892 noted that Howard Bowen then worked “in the office of a prominent architect in Chicago.” A notice in the same newspaper from 1894 noted that Bown was “studying architecture in Chicago.” In 1898, Bowen received a prize of $100 from the Luxfer Prism Company of Chicago as part of a competition for the best plan of constructing and lighting a building. Frank Lloyd Wright and Daniel Burnham were among the judges of the competition, which also awarded prizes to 13 other recipients.14 The U.S. Census for 1900 indicates that Howard Bowen then lived in Chicago and worked as an architect. He established an independent architectural practice in the city in the early 1900s, maintaining an office in the Chicago Stock Exchange Building at 30 North LaSalle Street from at least 1907 until 1921, when he relocated his offices to 549 W. Washington street in Chicago. Bowen married Grace Newland in 1901 in Wilmette. She was 27 and he was 30. The couple had 14 Ancestry.com. U.S., Find a Grave Index; “Howard Bowen, Former Resident of City, Dies, The Pantagraph (13 December 1929); The Pantagraph (22 August 1892); The Pantagraph (23 April 1894); “Won a Prize,” The Pantagraph (20 August 1898). Historic and Architectural Impact Study for the James E. and Kathryn Fonda House, 760 Cherry Street, Winnetka Prepared by Jean L. Guarino, Ph.D., Architectural Historian Submitted January 8, 2025 8 Page 33 of 208 one child—a son named Harvey (b. 1903)—and lived in a house at 1215 Elmwood Avenue in Wilmette throughout their marriage.15 A review of building permits in Newpapers.com database the American Contractor’s Chicago Building Permit Column database shows that Howard Bowen designed number of buildings in Chicago in the early 1900s, most of which were multi-family buildings. Representative examples of his work in Chicago during this period include two-flats at 6227 S. Bishop Street and 3434 S. Paulina Street, a six-flat at 725 50th Street, and a three-flat at 6757 S. Loomis Street.16 Howard Bowen’s designs in Wilmette include the Gothic Revival style Wilmette Baptist Church at 1020 Forest Avenue (1919; now Wilmette Community Church); a one-story commercial building at 740-742 12th Street, sheathed in yellow glazed brick with a barrel vaulted roof (1926); the three-story Wolf Hardware Building at 1119-1121 Central Avenue, sheathed in brick laid in a herringbone pattern (1928); and an American Foursquare type house at 1015 Central Avenue (1919). Bowen also designed four early houses in Wilmette’s Indian Hill Estates subdivision: 930 Seneca, 1140 Seneca, 1148 Seneca, and 2815 Blackhawk. The three Seneca houses were constructed in conjunction with builder George Gonsalves.17 Howard Bowen’s architectural work is locally significant in Winnetka, where he designed at least 35 buildings during the 1920s—most of which were single-family houses—according to data compiled by the Winnetka Historical Society’s partial architectural of the Village, which was completed in 2010. It is likely that Bowen designed many additional houses in Winnetka, since the survey only documented about sixty percent of the Village. A table listing 29 extant buildings designed by Howard Bowen in Winnetka is included at the end of this report, as are photographs of some of his residential works in the Village. (See Attachments E and F.) They include 26 single-family houses, one commercial building, one mixed-use building, and one apartment building. The Bowen-designed house at 1153 Asbury Avenue (1928)—a 1 ½ story Tudor Revival style edifice that is sheathed in stone—is a Winnetka local landmark. Bowen also designed another six houses at the following addresses that were razed post-2010: 1018 Ash (1921); 983 Cherry (1923); 117 Church (1924); 960 Private (1922); 937 Spruce (1924); and 511 Willow (1920). He also designed a commercial building at 586 Lincoln (1921) that was razed post-2010. Howard Bowen’s extant residential work in Winnetka typically features medium-sized houses that are two stories in height, clad in brick, and designed in restrained versions of the Colonial Revival or Tudor Revival styles. His Colonial Revival style houses have side-gable or hipped roofs, symmetrical facades, double-hung windows, and sometimes include modest Classical detailing. Tudor Revival style houses designed by Bowen typically have an asymmetrical 15 U.S. Census for 1900, 1910, 1920; American Architect (7 December 1921); Ancestry.com. Cook County, Illinois, Marriage Index, 1871-1920. 16 Index to the American Contractor’s Chicago Building Permit Column, 1898-1912: http://chsmedia.org/househistory/1898-1912permits/architect_response.asp. 17 Chicago Tribune (22 June 1919); Wilmette Historical Museum, “Historic Downtown Wilmette Walking Tour,” brochure not dated; The Economist (25 January 1919) 179; Connie Casey, “A Guide to Historic Indian Hill Estates, Wilmette, Illinois,” Wilmette Historical Museum, 2006. Historic and Architectural Impact Study for the James E. and Kathryn Fonda House, 760 Cherry Street, Winnetka Prepared by Jean L. Guarino, Ph.D., Architectural Historian Submitted January 8, 2025 9 Page 34 of 208 appearance, grouped windows that may be casements, and steeply pitched wall gables that are often sheathed in stucco and detailed with wood half-timbering. Howard Bowen’s most visually prominent residential work in Winnetka is “The Chimneys” condominium complex (originally apartments) at 150-162 Green Bay Road, a sprawling, Tudor Revival style edifice featuring brick detailed with ornamental stone; stucco with half-timbering; an array of gables and bays; and a dozen chimneys. Each entryway off the private landscaped courtyard is different, suggesting a series of individual buildings. Shops and a restaurant named “The Chimneys Tavern” were originally on the first floor. The shops were converted to apartments during the Great Depression of the 1930s.18 Howard Bowen died of a heart attack in December 1929 in his home in Wilmette at the age of 58. He served Wilmette as building commissioner from May 1927 to the time of his death and his funeral was attended by Wilmette village officials. An obituary in Wilmette Life referred to Bowen as a “prominent north shore architect” and noted that, “The greater part of [Bowen’s] architectural work has been done on north shore homes during the past twenty-five years.”19 Landmark Status of the Property The Fonda House is not a locally designated landmark or in a locally designated historic district. It is not listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places or in a National Register Historic District. It is not listed in the Illinois Historic Structures Survey conducted in the early 1970s. Evaluation of Historic Significance The Fonda House does not possess historic significance at a local, statewide, or national level. The historic (pre-1972) owners of this house were researched through a variety of sources, including the Chicago History Museum’s online catalog; the Newspapers.com database; the book titled, Who’s Who in Chicago and Vicinity for varying years; and the Winnetka Historical Society’s files. None of the owners were found to merit individual distinction. No information was found relating the house to an historic event. Evaluation of Architectural Significance The Fonda House possesses local architectural significance as a work by Howard Bowen, a residential architect who played an important role in Winnetka and on the North Shore. Bowen designed at least 35 buildings in Winnetka during the 1920s, 29 of which are extant. Bowen’s extant residential work in Winnetka typically features medium-sized houses that are two stories in height, clad in brick, and designed in restrained versions of the Colonial Revival or Tudor Revival styles. His most prominent building in the Village is “The Chimneys,” a Tudor Revival style condominium complex (originally apartments) at 150-162 Green Bay Road (1928). 18 Cindy Fuller, “House of the Season: Courtyard Charm at The Chimneys,” Gazette (Fall 1994). 19 “Howard Bowen Dies; Prominent Architect and Building Expert,” Winnetka Talk (21 December 1929); “Howard Bowen dies; prominent architect and building expert,” Wilmette Life (20 December 1929). Historic and Architectural Impact Study for the James E. and Kathryn Fonda House, 760 Cherry Street, Winnetka Prepared by Jean L. Guarino, Ph.D., Architectural Historian Submitted January 8, 2025 10 Page 35 of 208 The Fonda House at 760 Cherry Street in Winnetka is distinctive among Bowen’s repertoire of single-family houses designed in the Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival styles as it constitutes an Arts and Crafts style bungalow. The 1 ½ story house is sheathed in face brick and has a projecting, rectangular living room bay, as is typical of “Chicago” bungalows, a form popular in the 1920s. Arts and Crafts style elements exhibited on the Fonda House include the unusual jerkinhead rooflines with overhanging eaves on the main body of the house and the wall dormers, and the use stucco cladding with vertical wood banding. Other stylistic influences include the English Tudor (exterior brick chimney with clay chimney pots and two diamond- paned leaded glass windows) and Classical Revival (front door surround). Unlike more modest bungalows where rooflines are typically covered with asphalt shingles, the Fonda House rooflines feature more expensive and visually distinctive barrel vault clay tiles. Evaluation of Neighborhood Impact The Fonda House at 760 Cherry Street is part of an ensemble of buildings erected during different eras and displaying a variety of styles and types, including a church, two multi-family buildings, and 14 single-family houses. One of these buildings was constructed in the 1890s; eight in the 1920s; one in the 1930s; two in the 1940s; three in the 1950s; and three were built post-2000, replacing earlier houses on their parcels. Grace Presbyterian Church at 440 Ridge Road (the southwest corner of Cherry Street and Ridge Road) is adjacent to the Fonda House’s eastern lot line and faces east toward Ridge Road. This Colonial Revival style edifice with brick walls and a steeple was designed by Solon S. Beman Jr. and built in 1933 as the First Church of Christ Scientist. A Colonial Revival style two-story apartment building at 745-751 Ridge Road (northwest corner of Cherry Street and Ridge Road) was built in 1951 and has brick walls, a side-gable roof, multi-paned windows with shutters, second-floor balconies, a rectangular footprint, and a rear garage with brick walls that is accessed from Cherry Street. The second multi-family building is at 761 Cherry Street, directly across from the Fonda House. This wood-frame building with saltbox roof was built in the 1890s as a single-family house and later received a large, two-story rear addition, creating a L-shaped footprint. The 14 single-family houses in the vicinity of the Fonda House include five examples of the Colonial Revival style built from the 1920s through the 1950s, one Split-Level House from 1959, one modest “Chicago” bungalow (1921), and one Craftsman bungalow (1921). Two of the houses can be considered vernacular as they do not embody obvious features of any historical style. The three houses built post-2000 include one Neo-Colonial Revival style design and two houses of eclectic design that include elements of different architectural styles. The six buildings on Cherry Street between Ridge Road and Linden Street—church, two multi- family buildings, and three houses—do not relate to one another and the distances between them vary greatly. However, the block of Cherry Street between Linden and Chestnut Street has a more consistent appearance: buildings are all single-family houses with uniform setbacks, side driveways, and are generally oriented to Cherry Street, except for three on the corners that face either Linden Street (455 Linden) or Chestnut Street (443 and 455 Chestnut). Historic and Architectural Impact Study for the James E. and Kathryn Fonda House, 760 Cherry Street, Winnetka Prepared by Jean L. Guarino, Ph.D., Architectural Historian Submitted January 8, 2025 11 Page 36 of 208 Page 37 of 208 Page 38 of 208 Working List of Designs/Renovations by Howard Bowen (updated 2024) 1. The Chimneys (150-160 Green Bay) 2. 1153 Asbury (Local Landmark) 3. 81 High 4. 547-563 Hill Terrace 5. 584 Lincoln 6. 514 Meadow Lane 7. 355 Myrtle 8. 640 Hill 9. 110 Pine 10. 960 Private 11. 422 Rosewood 12. 611 Rosewood 13. 1146 Cherry 14. 1249 Cherry 15. 135 Church 16. 155 Church 17. 937 Spruce 18. 995 Spruce 19. 896 Tower 20. 511 Willow 21. 942 Ash 22. 803 Cherry 23. 807 Cherry 24. 811 Cherry 25. 566 Ash 26. 1014 Ash 27. 1225 Ash 28. 927 Ash Other notable designs: 1. Wilmette Baptist Church Page 39 of 208 o About Us https://www.pickellbuilders.com/about-us/family-owned-operated/ Orren Pickell: What Makes Us Different There are many design/build firms from which to choose in the Chicago area, but the area’s most discerning homeowners choose Orren Pickell. Why? 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We strive to go above and beyond on every project we do and to exceed our client’s expectations, and we’re delighted to have earned the respect of our customers and our peers. See more.>> Superlative Warranty Service Many design + build home builders offer a warranty on their homes. But Orren Pickell goes above and beyond with our warranty service for both new construction and remodels. Only Orren Pickell has a dedicated transition team, a group of professionals who work with you from construction, through your punch list, and into the maintenance phase, ensuring that every aspect of your home meets (or exceeds) your expectations. Get more details>> Orren Pickell didn’t start out as a luxury home builder—in fact, as a young man he was just your average college kid, painting houses on the side as a way to help take care of his tuition and expenses. Fast forward 40 years, and Orren is CEO of the Orren Pickell Building Group and his daughter Lisa is President of the organization. Find out more.>> Family-Owned and Operated Page 41 of 208 A family-owned and operated business for 40+ years, the Orren Pickell Building Group started from modest roots. As a student at Bradley University, Orren needed to help finance tuition and expenses, so he began a small house-painting business. Around the same time, he met a beautiful young woman named Tina who eventually became his wife, the mother of his three children and his partner in life and business. Over time, and with Tina’s help, Orren grew his humble home-painting business into the luxury home building and remodeling firm known throughout Chicago and the North Shore today. Orren and Tina have run the company together for the past 40 years with Orren serving as CEO and Tina handling various roles as needed—from accounting to human resources—while consistently spearheading the Pickell Family Foundation, the company’s charitable arm. A Business Spanning Two Generations Two of the family’s three grown children are involved in the company’s day-to-day operations. The family’s eldest child, Lisa Pickell was recently promoted to President of the company, having served for a number of years as its Chief Operating Officer. Working with the company for 21 years, Lisa has not only made her family and the company proud, but she’s also been recognized by her peers in the industry both regionally and nationally; awarded with the Home Builder’s Association of Greater Chicago’s “Remodeler of the Year” Award, honored as one of “40 Under 40” by Professional Remodeler magazine and named one of the “Women in Construction” by Constructech Magazine in 2017. The family’s youngest, Eric Pickell, leads the firm’s Sales Division, where his extensive knowledge of sales and construction helps ensure the process moves smoothly for all clients. In this position, Eric is responsible for overseeing all Sales and Marketing initiatives as well as handling estimating of remodeling projects from start to finish all the while helping the division grow its market share. The Pride and Responsibility of a Family Business The Orren Pickell Building Group has built a reputation for high-quality design and building and excellence in customer service. And as we pride ourselves on operating as a second-generation family business with this reputation, we realize the awesome responsibility in keeping that reputation intact. We must ensure that every home we build, every remodeling project we complete and every client interaction we have is of the highest possible level of quality, integrity and service. Your satisfaction is directly tied to our reputation, which is why we focus on exceeding your expectations, every time. When you family’s name is stamped on every project, you must ensure the quality will endure for generations to come. Page 42 of 208 https://www.caringcremations.com/obituaries/Katherine-Ackermann?obId=31294405 KATHERINE ACKERMANN OBITUARY Please share a memory of Katherine to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Katherine Ackermann (ne Nickol), age 92, passed away peacefully at her home on April 19, 2024. Her life is celebrated by her four children Katherine Storm, Anne Ackermann (Buzz Frank), James Ackermann and Peter Ackermann (Joan). Kay adored her 9 grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her dear sister Nancy Barthell. Her youngest dear sister Susanne Escher predeceased her. Her beloved husband James Ackermann passed away in 2004 after 52 years of marriage. They shared an abundance of love and friendship. Kay was born in Chicago, and her parents Walter and Mabell Nickol moved their family to Wilmette when Kay was six years old. While at New Trier High School, Kay and Jim met. Jim knew instantly that they would get married. Kay attended University of Illinois and earned the honor of being a Bronze Tablet Scholar for her outstanding GPA. She later obtained her master’s degree in education at National Louis University. Kay worked as a reading teacher in the Winnetka Public Schools for over 30 years and spent most of those years at Hubbard Woods School. She taught over 1,000 children to read. Kay and Jim lived in Winnetka, and Kay lived in their house for 67 years. She was known for her bright smile, nurturing nature, patience and keen intelligence. She always enjoyed sending cards and letters. She loved to cook and garden. Her greatest joy was bringing her family together. Memories of Kay will be treasured by all who knew her. This summer, a celebration of her life will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please consider planting a tree in Kay’s memory or donating to one of these charities: The Winnetka Public Schools Foundation: www.wpsf.org The Greater Chicago Food Depository: www.chicagosfoodbank.org Page 43 of 208 1923 directory Cook County Recorder records Page 44 of 208 Page 45 of 208 Page 46 of 208 Page 47 of 208 Page 48 of 208 Page 49 of 208 Page 50 of 208 Page 51 of 208 Page 52 of 208 Page 53 of 208 Page 54 of 208 Page 55 of 208 ATTACHMENT D Page 56 of 208 Page 57 of 208 Village of Winnetka Community Development 510 Green Bay Road Winnetka, IL 60093 Attn: Christopher Marx Re: 664 Lincoln Ave. – Demolition Schedule Dear Christopher Marx, Per the requirement of the demolition permit application for 458 Sunset Road, the proposed plan for demolition of the existing home and detached garage shall not commence until the building department has approved the lot consolidation with 464 Sunset Rd and the permit for the addition to 464 Sunset is approved. At that point the contractor shall set up their site fencing and begin demolition. Demolition could take approximately 3-4 weeks depending on the separation of materials for recycling and the disconnects of all utilities has been completed. Construction of the addition shall not commence until the final approval of the Plat of Consolidation for the properties (464 Sunset and 458 Sunset) is produced, This could take an additional 2 weeks after demolition has been completed. This timeline is based on best case scenarios. If inclement weather or other acts of God that are out of the General Contractor’s control cause delays, this timeline may need to be increased by a week or two. Sincerely, Tom DeCoste Hackley & Associates, Architects Page 58 of 208  MEMORANDUM VILLAGE OF WINNETKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM: CHRISTOPHER, MARX, AICP, ASSOCIATE PLANNER DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 SUBJECT: 1086 FISHER CRESCENT LANE - DEMOLITION PERMIT (CASE NO. 25-14- HPC) INTRODUCTION Meeting Date September 15, 2025 Commission Action Preliminary historic and architectural review to determine if a Historic Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) is necessary or if demolition may proceed without delay. Property Address 1086 Fisher Crescent Lane (See Attachment A – Aerial Map) Property Owner ROG 29 Gift Trust Application Submitted by Eamon Murphy, of WMA Studio PLLC, on behalf of the property owner Mail Notice to Property Owners within 250 Completed feet Public Comments as of Date of Memo As of the date of this memo, staff has not received any written comments from the public for this application. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Size 0.61 acres Location West side of Fisher Crescent Lane between Scott Avenue and Fisher Lane Improvements Single-family residence with a detached garage Zoning R-2 Single Family Residential Surrounding Zoning R-2 Single Family Residential PROPERTY HISTORY See Attachment B, Preliminary Property History Study; Attachment C, Winnetka Historical Society (WHS) Research Constructed 1910, according to WHS Research Additional Construction Activity 1931 - Alter residence, 1950 - Remodel and repair a two- story single-family dwelling, 1951 - Construct a one-and-a- half story accessory building, 1966 - Alteration and addition to a single-family residence, 2020 - Tear and reroof with architectural singles Illinois Historic Structure Survey Listing No Winnetka Historical Society (WHS) WHS research indicates that the property does not have historic or architectural significance. (See Attachment C - Historical Society Research) Page 1 Page 59 of 208  ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY Other Permits for New Primary Structures Demolition permit for 1099 Fisher Crescent is currently on Same Block (either side of Cherry Street) awaiting expiration of 270-day demolition delay, but no new construction or site restoration plans for that property have been submitted at this time. Demolition permit cannot be issued until post-demolition building permit is issued. Director’s 60-Day Delay - Construction At the time a new construction building permit or site Activity restoration permit for 1086 Fisher Crescent is approved, the Director will determine if a delay is necessary to prevent undue congestion and noise impacts in the neighborhood. New Construction or Site Restoration Plans No application for a building permit or site restoration Submitted permit has been submitted at this time. DEMOLITION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION The Commission may order the issuance of a demolition delay of a historic or architecturally significant structure for up to but not exceeding 270 days from the date the Commission determines that an HAIS submission from the applicant is required for the structure that is applied to be demolished. Should the HPC request an HAIS for the subject property at the September 15th meeting, and after reviewing the HAIS at a future meeting, the HPC determines the structure is significant and issues a delay, the Commission may issue a demolition delay up to but not exceeding 270 days from September 15th, 2025. COMMISSION REVIEW The Commission may consider the following motions: (1) Historical Architectural Impact Study Required or (2) Building and/or Property is Not Historic or Architecturally Significant. Historical Architectural Impact Study Required The Commission finds that based upon (1) the preliminary property history study, (2) the Winnetka Historical Society comments, and (3) other information, comments, or evidence received by the HPC during its preliminary review that the building and/or property is of sufficient historic or architectural merit to warrant conducting a Historical Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) prior to issuance of the demolition permit. The Commission reached its conclusion based upon the property meeting the following criteria: [The Commission must note which of the following criteria is met] 1. The property or structures have sufficient architectural or historical merit to warrant a full HAIS prior to issuance of a demolition permit; 2. The property or structures have been designated a landmark pursuant to Chapter 15.64 of the Village Code; (Subject Property is not a landmark) 3. The property or structures have been included in the most recent Illinois Historic Structure Survey conducted under the auspices of the Illinois Department of Conservation; and (Subject Property is not on the state survey) 4. The property or structures have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the Illinois Register of Historic Places. (Subject Property is not listed on either register) Page 60 of 208 Building and/or Property Lacks Historic or Architectural Significance The Commission has determined, in accordance with Section 15.52.040 of the Village Code, that the building and/or property is not of sufficient historic or architectural merit to warrant a Historic Architectural Impact Study, and the demolition of the structure may proceed without delay. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: GIS Aerial Map Attachment B: Preliminary Property History Study Attachment C: Historical Society Research Attachment D: Application Materials Page 61 of 208  ATTACHMENT A 0 50 100 ft Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground. Page 62 of 208  ATTACHMENT B MEMORANDUM VILLAGE OF WINNETKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO: WINNETKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY FROM: CHRISTOPHER MARX, ASSOCIATE PLANNER DATE: AUGUST 20, 2025 SUBJECT: CASE NO. 25-14-HPC: 1086 FISHER CRESCENT LANE INTRODUCTION On September 15, 2025, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is scheduled to consider a request to demolish the residence at 1086 Fisher Crescent Lane. Please return any available information regarding the architectural and historical significance of the structure to Christopher Marx by the end of the day on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at cmarx@winnetka.org or (847) 716-3587. PRELIMINARY PROPERTY HISTORY STUDY/VILLAGE HALL RECORDS Building Permits Date Type Owner Architect 10-21-1931 Alter residence Mr. and Mrs. F. Davis Ivan R. Peterson (?) 7-22-1950 Remodel and repair a two-story Howard W. Voss Howard W. Voss single family dwelling 3-28-1951 Construct a one-and-a-half story H.W. Voss H.W.Voss accessory building 8-15-1966 Alteration and addition to a single- Mr. and Mrs. Roger James Otis, Jr. and family residence Hosbein Associates 11-6-2020 Tear and reroof with architectural Ann Hosbeian Not listed shingles Page 63 of 208 Page 64 of 208 Page 65 of 208 1086 Crescent Lane - Existing Photos of Main House & Detached Garage​ ​ Main House - Existing South Elevation Page 1 of 9 Page 66 of 208 Main House - Existing South Elevation Main House - Existing View of Southeast Corner Page 2 of 9 Page 67 of 208 Main House - Existing East Elevation (Detached Garage also pictured to left) Main House - Existing East Elevation Page 3 of 9 Page 68 of 208 Main House - Existing View of Northeast Corner Main House - Existing North Elevation Page 4 of 9 Page 69 of 208 Main House - Existing North Elevation Main House - Existing West Elevation Page 5 of 9 Page 70 of 208 Main House - Existing West Elevation Page 6 of 9 Page 71 of 208 Detached Garage - Existing East Elevation Page 7 of 9 Page 72 of 208 Detached Garage - Existing North Elevation Detached Garage Existing West Elevation Page 8 of 9 Page 73 of 208 Detached Garage - Existing View of Northwest Corner Page 9 of 9 Page 74 of 208  ATTACHMENT C PROPERTY RESEARCH COVERSHEET Address: 1086 Fisher Crescent1 Construction Details: Original construction date: c. 1910 Construction type: Frame Style: Colonial OWNERSHIP HISTORY: OWNER/RESIDENT DATES INFORMATION SIGNIFICANCE NAME OCCUPIED ATTACHED Davis family, including By 1912 – Building permit William Davis William E. and Nina Drake 1949 application, real estate served as Village Davis, William E. Jr. and listing slip, 1914 Sanborn Trustee and as Pauline Graff Davis2 map, 1912 directory, 1920 Treasurer. Nina directory, Winnetka Talk Davis served as a articles and obituaries Village Trustee. Howard W. Voss By 1950 – at Building permit least 1956 applications, 1956 directory Roger L. and Ann M. 1962 – 2024 Building permit Hosbein applications, Cook County Recorder records, Winnetka Talk articles, Donnellan Funeral Services obituaries ARCHITECTS: ARCHITECT NAME DATE AND DESCRIPTION OF INFORMATION PROJECT ATTACHED Ivan R. Peterson 1931 – alter residence Howard Voss (owner) 1950 – remodel and repair 2-story single- family dwelling; 1951 – construct a one- and-a-half story accessory building 1 This house does not originally appear to have had an address (see 1912 directory and 1914 Sanborn map). Later, it appears to have become 1080 Private, 1086 Private, 1080 Crescent, and 1086 Crescent Lane. Google maps and the Cook County Recorder still refer to this property as 1086 Crescent Lane, not 1086 Fisher Crescent Lane. 2 After William E. Davis Sr. died in 1930, it seems that the Davis family rented out the house off and on until Nina Davis passed away in 1948 and the house was subsequently sold. Page 75 of 208  James Otis Jr. and 1966 – alteration and addition to a single- Associates family residence RESEARCH SOURCES USED: Winnetka Talk, Cook County Assessor records, Cook County Recorder records, historic phone books, WHS property files, WHS digital files, Ancestry.com, Chicago Tribune Findings: Our research does not indicate that this property maintains architectural or historical significance. We were not able to determine the exact build date or determine with certainty who the original owners were. We were not able to find any information about the original architect, and did not find any information about the architectural style or features that warrant further research. Date of Research: 8/26/2025 Submitted by: Meagan McChesney, PhD Curator, Winnetka Historical Society Mary Trieschmann, MS Ed Executive Director, Winnetka Historical Society Page 76 of 208  MEMORANDUM VILLAGE OF WINNETKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO: WINNETKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY FROM: CHRISTOPHER MARX, ASSOCIATE PLANNER DATE: AUGUST 20, 2025 SUBJECT: CASE NO. 25-14-HPC: 1086 FISHER CRESCENT LANE INTRODUCTION On September 15, 2025, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is scheduled to consider a request to demolish the residence at 1086 Fisher Crescent Lane. Please return any available information regarding the architectural and historical significance of the structure to Christopher Marx by the end of the day on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at cmarx@winnetka.org or (847) 716-3587. PRELIMINARY PROPERTY HISTORY STUDY/VILLAGE HALL RECORDS Building Permits Date Type Owner Architect 10-21-1931 Alter residence Mr. and Mrs. F. Davis Ivan R. Peterson (?) 7-22-1950 Remodel and repair a two-story Howard W. Voss Howard W. Voss single family dwelling 3-28-1951 Construct a one-and-a-half story H.W. Voss H.W.Voss accessory building 8-15-1966 Alteration and addition to a single- Mr. and Mrs. Roger James Otis, Jr. and family residence Hosbein Associates 11-6-2020 Tear and reroof with architectural Ann Hosbeian Not listed shingles ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Plat of Survey Attachment B: GIS Aerial Map Attachment C: 1938 Sanborn Map Attachment D: Current Photos Attachment E: Permit Copies WINNETKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY RESPONSE: Page 1 Page 77 of 208 Page 78 of 208 Page 79 of 208 Page 80 of 208 Page 81 of 208 Page 82 of 208 / Exof . 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All Rights Reserved. Page 94 of 208 Page 95 of 208 Page 96 of 208 Page 97 of 208 Page 98 of 208 https://www.donnellanfuneral.com/obituaries/Ann-M-Hosbein?obId=32214729 Ann M. Hosbein Obituary Ann Maher Hosbein passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Evanston, Illinois. She was 93 years old. Ann was born in Evanston, Illinois on June 10,1931 to Harry E. and Anastasia C. Maher; she was the second of their four children. She grew up in Winnetka, Illinois, spending her formative years with her friends and her younger sister Carol, and brothers Harry and Clark. She graduated from New Trier High School in 1949 and went on to the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in English in 1953. After college, Ann pursued a career in writing and advertising in San Francisco and Chicago. Through her good friend, Ann Hollingbery (Corper), Ann was introduced to Roger Hosbein, of Glencoe, Illinois, a Notre Dame graduate, who had just returned from the Korean War. The two shared many common interests and were married on September 20, 1958. After a trip around the world for their honeymoon, which began their mutual life-long love of travel, Ann and Roger settled in Frostburg, Maryland, where they had two children, Mark and Jennifer. In 1962 Ann and Roger moved back to Winnetka to the house that became their home for the next 62 years. They had two more children, Laura and Greg, and remodeled the house to accommodate their expanded family. Ann was truly a special and one-of-a-kind person. She had a friendly, warm smile and brightened every room she entered. Ann brought a sense of fun, style and warmth to everything she did. She was an amazing and supportive mother, from sewing Halloween costumes, to helping with homework and college applications, to making special dinners on birthdays. She was a great friend, and carried many of her childhood friendships into her life on the North Shore. Ann was always telling stories, laughing and smiling. She was an avid bridge player and was the partner everyone sought out. She became a good golfer and was a regular at Tuesday Lady’s Day at Skokie Country Club. She loved to entertain, and along with Roger, made their house a special place full of fun, family and friendship. Ann’s passion was painting. She was a very talented and recognized artist. She had an amazing range, from Gramma Moses style paintings to beautiful oil paintings of pastoral scenes. She brought everyday subjects to life with beauty and warmth, and always painted with great detail. Many of her paintings were hung throughout her home, including one of the family’s Michigan summer home; a scene from the shore of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where they often vacationed; and an oil painting of her four children standing on the beach. She painted several commissions for friends and community events on the North Shore. Ann and Roger were great travelers, thanks to Roger’s international business. She always made great friends on their trips and found interesting and unique souvenirs and keepsakes, which she collected and displayed around her home. Ann loved antiques Page 99 of 208 and miniatures. Later in life, Ann also dedicated herself to writing short stories, and was often the featured story at the Fortnightly Writing Club. She even wrote a story about growing up in Winnetka in the 1930’s that has been registered with the Winnetka Historical Society. She was treasurer of her investment club and a leader in the neighborhood circle. She and Roger were members of a local play-reading group, and she loved taking trips to Door County, Wisconsin to take painting classes and meet new and interesting people. Known as “Gramma” to her nine grandchildren, Ann occupied a special place in all their hearts. She always made things so special when the grandchildren visited, greeted them with a warm smile, and made coming to see her so fun. Holidays at her house were especially fun as she loved to entertain and had a great collection of ornaments and decorations. She would always find a special gift for everyone to leave with. Ann spent her entire adult life in the home she and Roger bought in 1962, though during the last year, as she needed more care, she resided at McGraw Hall at the Presbyterian Home. She was also cared for by her amazing caregivers Linda and Marilyn, who she loved. They were both dedicated to her during the final years of her life. Ann is survived her four children Mark (Stephanie), Jennifer (the late Steve Black), Laura (Allen Leverett) and Greg (Andrea); and nine grandchildren, Andrew, Michael, and William Hosbein; Eleanor and Bridget Black; Grace and Ellie Leverett; and Sydney and Paige Hosbein. Ann was preceded in death by her husband Roger (2020), brothers Clark (2002) and Harry (2018), and sister Carol (2020). ** A visitation period will be held 30 minutes before the Mass time** Funeral Mass Thursday, July 11, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Divine Mercy Parish at Sacred Heart Church, 1077 Tower Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. Page 100 of 208 https://www.donnellanfuneral.com/obituaries/Roger-Louis-Hosbein?obId=12283162 November 5, 1928 - February 29, 2020 Roger Louis Hosbein Obituary Roger L. Hosbein, 91, of Winnetka, Illinois passed away at his home on February 29, in the company of his loving family. Roger grew up in Glencoe and was the middle of three boys. He attended New Trier East High School (class of 1946), Notre Dame University (class of 1950), served in the Korean War. In 1958 he married Ann Maher, who was from Winnetka. They initially lived in Maryland, where Roger worked for the Kaiser Aluminum Company. He moved back to the Chicago area in 1962, and spent the majority of his professional career as one of the leaders of the MH Detrick Company, an internationally recognized design and engineering firm, which had been founded by his father Louis Henry Hosbein. Known by his grandchildren as “Opa” he valued connecting with them as they grew into young adults. He loved visits from them receiving letters, and always was keen to learn what they were doing. Roger was known by family and friends alike as a great conversationalist, always full of ideas and insights about the world around him, and he always made people feel welcomed and engaged when he met them. He loved to travel and see the world and worked closely with many businesses across Europe and South America during his tenure at Detrick. His talents were many but he was especially known as an accomplished artist. He brought his talent to all corners, including designing the annual official village sticker for the town of Glencoe. In retirement Roger did not slow down, focusing his time on giving back to the community through his talents in art. He volunteered at multiple organizations: these included but were not limited to Hazelden Chicago, The House of Welcome, The Kenneth Young Center and at local schools as an instructor in the Young Rembrandts program. He was a beacon of inspiration for all those he met. He maintained a wide range of friends and was passionate about politics, local communities, and reading. He touched many people and will be missed by all. He spent 91 years living on the North Shore of Chicago, and is survived by his wife of 62 years Ann Maher Hosbein, his four children Mark Hosbein (Stephanie), Jennifer Black, Laura Leverett (Allen) and Greg Hosbein (Andrea), and grandchildren including Eleanor and Bridget Black, Andrew, Michael and William Hosbein, Grace and Ellie Leverett, and Sydney and Paige Hosbein. Roger grew up in Glencoe, Illinois with his two brothers John and James, both of whom pre-deceased him. He is also predeceased by his son in law Steven Black. A service is being tentatively planned for April. Page 101 of 208 ATTACHMENT D Page 102 of 208 Page 103 of 208 Page 104 of 208  MEMORANDUM VILLAGE OF WINNETKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM: CHRISTOPHER MARX, AICP, ASSOCIATE PLANNER DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 SUBJECT: 1385 TRAPP LANE - HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL IMPACT STUDY (CASE NO. 25-09-HPC) INTRODUCTION Meeting Date September 15, 2025 Commission Action Determine (1) whether the HAIS is complete; (2) whether the proposed demolition will have a significant negative architectural or historical impact on either the Village as a whole or on the immediate neighborhood; and (3) whether demolition should be delayed in order to explore alternatives to total demolition. Historic and Architectural Impact Study Prepared by Benjamin Historic Certifications (the (HAIS) “Consultant”) and dated August 13, 2025. The Consultant’s conclusions regarding their evaluation of the structure’s historic and architectural significance can be found on pages 11-12 of the HAIS report. (See Attachment A). Preliminary Historical and Architectural July 7, 2025, by a vote of 3-2, required submittal of HAIS. Review Property Address 1385 Trapp Lane (See Attachment C – Aerial Map) Property Owner Ian Kopelman as Trustee of Declaration of Trust of Ian S. Kopelman Dated June 29, 2006 Application Submitted by Scott Simpson Builders, on behalf of the property owner Mail Notice Sent to Property Owners within Completed 250 feet Newspaper Notice The meeting was properly noticed in the Winnetka Talk on August 28, 2025. Public Comments as of Date of Memo As of the date of this memo, no comments have been received from the public regarding this application. Winnetka Historical Society (WHS) WHS feels the existing research to be thorough and complete. Comments on HAIS While they understand the conclusion of the house being unique and possibly warranting further research, it is their determination that the house is not architecturally or historically significant. (See Attachment B). PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Size 1 acre Location North side of Trapp Lane between Hibbard Road and Boal Parkway Improvements Single-family residence with an attached garage Page 1 Page 105 of 208  Zoning R-2 Single Family Residential Surrounding Zoning R-2 Single Family Residential PROPERTY HISTORY See Attachment D, Preliminary Property History See Attachment E, WHS Research Constructed 1969 Additional Construction Activity 1998 - Roof replacement. Illinois Historic Structure Survey Listing No Winnetka Historical Society (WHS) WHS research indicates that the property has architectural significance. See attached report from the WHS provided in Attachment E for details. NEIGHBORHOOD CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY Other Permits for New Primary Structures on None Same Block (either side of the right-of-way block face and/or along the alley) Director’s 60-Day Delay Due to Construction Delay is not necessary to prevent undue congestion and noise Activity impacts in the neighborhood. New Construction or Site Restoration Plans A building permit to construct a new single-family residence Submitted at 1385 Trapp Lane has been submitted and is being reviewed. DEMOLITION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION The Commission may order the issuance of a demolition delay of a historic or architecturally significant structure for up to but not exceeding 270 days from the date the Commission determines that an applicant is required to submit an HAIS for the structure the applicant wishes to demolish. If after reviewing the HAIS the HPC determines the home is significant and a delay should be issued, at that time the Commission may issue a demolition delay up to but not exceeding 270 days from July 7, 2025. COMMISSION REVIEW In making its determination regarding the historical and architectural impact of the subject property, the Landmark Preservation Commission shall consider the following: a. the historic and architectural impact study prepared pursuant to the foregoing Section 15.52.050; b. the preliminary property history study prepared pursuant to Section 15.52.040; c. comments of the Winnetka Historical Society on the application and study; and d. any other information, comment or evidence received by the Commission at the impact determination meeting or at the preliminary review meeting. Prior to making a determination, the Commission must first determine if it finds the Historical Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) complete. If the HPC determines that the HAIS filed by the Applicant is incomplete or otherwise insufficient to enable the HPC to make a determination as to the impact of the proposed demolition, the HPC may direct the Applicant to complete, amend or supplement the report and may continue the impact determination meeting pending the Applicant’s filing of a complete application. Page 106 of 208 If the Commission does find the HAIS complete, a Commission member may make one of the two following motions (a) the Building and/or Property Lacks Sufficient Historic or Architectural Significance or (b) Delay of Demolition: Building and/or Property Lacks Sufficient Historic or Architectural Significance The Commission finds that the Historical Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) for 1385 Trapp Lane prepared by Benjamin Historic Certifications is complete and that the proposed demolition will not have a significant negative architectural or historical impact on either the Village as a whole or on the immediate neighborhood. Based upon these findings, the demolition may proceed without a delay. Delay of Demolition The Commission finds that the Historical Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) for 1385 Trapp Lane prepared by Benjamin Historic Certifications is complete and that the building or structure is considered to be historically or architecturally significant as it meets one or more of the following standards [Commission member should note which standards to be included in the motion]: (1) the structure exhibits a high quality of architectural design without regard to the time built or historic associations; (2) the structure exhibits a high quality of architectural design that is not the result of a change or a series of changes in the original structure; (3) the structure exemplifies an architectural style, construction technique or building type once common in the Village; (4) the structure exhibits an unusual, distinctive or eccentric design or construction technique that contributes to the architectural interest of its environs as an accent or counterpart; or (5) that the property has been designated a landmark pursuant to Chapter 15.64 of the Village Code, has been included in the most recent Illinois Historic Structure Survey conducted under the auspices of the Illinois Department of Conservation, or has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the Illinois Register of Historic Places The Commission finds that the proposed demolition will have a significant negative architectural or historical impact on either the Village as a whole or on the immediate neighborhood due to the following architecturally or historically significant aspects of the structure: 1. [Commission member to fill in] 2. __________________________________________________________________ Preservation alternatives to the demolition of the structure include: 1. [Commission member to fill in]. 2. __________________________________________________________________ Based upon these findings, the demolition must be delayed for a period of up to 270 days from July 7, 2025, in order to explore alternatives to total demolition. Demolition of the structure may not occur prior to April 3, 2026. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: HAIS prepared by Benjamin Historic Certifications Attachment B: Historical Society HAIS Comments Attachment C: GIS Aerial Map Attachment D: Preliminary Property History Study Attachment E: Historical Society Research Attachment F: Application Materials Page 107 of 208  ATTACHMENT A HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL IMPACT STUDY (HAIS) 1385 TRAPP LANE THE MARSHALL AND DIANE SILVERMAN HOUSE Susan Benjamin, Jeanne Sylvester and Laura Hershner BENJAMIN HISTORIC CERTIFICATIONS 711 Marion Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035 Submitted to the Village on August 13, 2025 Page 108 of 208 Susan Benjamin is an architectural historian with over 40 years of experience, who has prepared hundreds of local and National Register nominations and property tax freeze and federal income tax credit applications. Her BA is in Art History from Brown University, and her MA is from the University of Minnesota. Susan served as the first chairman of Highland Park Historic Preservation Commission. She frequently consults on Historic Preservation projects, lectures and has written several articles and books on Chicago architecture. She and architect Stuart Cohen are the authors of Great Houses of Chicago: 1871–1921 (2008) and North Shore Chicago: Houses of the Lakefront Suburbs: 1890–1940 (2004), published by Acanthus Press, New York. Susan has most recently co-authored another book, entitled Modern in the Middle: Chicago Houses 1929–1975 (2020). This book traces the history and development of the modern house in the Chicago area. Susan is a resident of Highland Park. Jeanne Sylvester joined Benjamin Historic Certifications after receiving her MS in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has completed several architectural surveys, Historic and Architectural Impact Studies, Historic Resource Evaluations, property tax freeze applications, and federal and state historic tax credit projects, as well as researched and drafted National Register of Historic Places nominations. Jeanne earned a BA in history from Northwestern University and a JD from DePaul University College of Law. She is the author of “The ‘Beaux-Arts Boys of Chicago: An Architectural Genealogy, 1890–1930” published by the journal Classicist. Jeanne recently moved to historic house in Evanston. She previously was a resident of Long Grove, where she served as chairperson of the Historic Preservation and the Architectural commissions. Laura Hershner recently completed her thesis focusing on early North Shore developer C.A. Hemphill, earning her MS in historic preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. While at school, Laura was part of the team awarded the Library of Congress 2023 Holland Prize for HABS documentation and a member of a finalist team in the Association for Preservation Technology’s 2023 Student Design- Build Competition. Laura also served as the 2023 Driehaus Preservation Awards intern at Landmarks Illinois. She has recently completed researching and drafting a National Register nomination for the mid- century Eli Lipman House, 2633 Kenilworth Avenue in Wilmette, designed by Keck & Keck. She earned her BA in Geography from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Laura is a resident of Evanston. 2 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 109 of 208  1385 Trapp Lane Constructed in 1969 Designed by Arnold Schaffner Property Index Number: 05-18-402-077-0000 Ownership History of the Land Parcel The legal description of the property is: Lot 2 in Goddard’s Subdivision of part of the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 18, Township 42 North, Range 13, East of the 3rd Principal Meridian in the Village of Winnetka, Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 1385 Trapp Lane, Winnetka, Illinois. Development of the Property: The house at 1385 Trapp Lane was built by Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Silverman in 1969-1970. It is located in Goddard’s Re-sub of Lots 5 and 6 into Lots 2 and 3, although it is generally referenced as Lot 2. Lot 2 measures 176’ X 247’6. The land was platted by Richard D. Goddard, who lived next door, to the east, at 1345 Trapp Lane on Lot 1. The Plat was recorded on August 18, 1966 as Document #19920221 in Cook County, IL. An arrow shows the location of the house that was to be built. 3 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 110 of 208  Sidwell Map showing location of property where house was to be built. History of Surrounding Property The land where the Silverman House was built has an interesting history, reflected in the street name where the house is located. The lot was originally situated on lots 5 and 6 and was part of the Higgins Estate Subdivision, filed January 4, 1875. Upon the death of Cain C. Higgins, the land was platted, surveyed and divided into eight individual lots, which were left to his widow Margaret and their children: Bridget and Thomas Kennedy, James Higgins, Ann and Jeremiah Enright, Mary and Augustus Trapp, Patrick and Anna Higgins, Sarah and Timothy Enright, and Rose and Daniel Garrity of Highland Park. In 1875 Rose Garrity had sold Lot 6 to Mary Trapp and Lot 5 to Anna Enright, who in 1883 sold it to Augustus Trapp. Augustus Trapp also picked up Lot 7 in 1883. The title for Lots 5, 6, and 7 were in the hands of Mary Trapp until her death in December 1927. It appears that members of the Trapp family 4 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 111 of 208 continued to hold onto the land until 1929, when the deed was transferred to Chicago Title and Trust Company. An application for a building permit was taken out July 31, 1929 and was issued the following month to Robert D. Gordon. The Gordons built their home at what is now 1345 Trapp Lane. The architect was the Office of Howard Van Doren Shaw (Shaw had died in 1926). The house, which is on Lot 1, rested on 2-1/2 acres. A pool was built on the property in 1966; a tennis court was put in in 1999. The pool and tennis court are located west of 1345 Trapp Lane between that house and 1385 Trapp Lane. Around the time that Gordon died in 1966, Richard Douglas Goddard and his wife Lila (née Levinson)1 moved from 1370 Trapp Lane to 1345 Trapp Lane.2 Richard subdivided the lot into three lots, with 1345 Trapp Lane on Lot 1. The Goddards lived at 1345 Trapp Lane until 1978. Lila co-owned the Artisan Shop in Wilmette from 1971 to 1983.3 Historic Owners of the Land Parcel and 1385 Trapp Lane Property Owners Dates of Ownership Marshall and Diane Silverman 1969 – 1977 William and Marion Mette 1977 - 1979 Harold and Arlene Roman 1979 - 1995 Ian and Nancy Kopelman 1995 - present Marshall J. Silverman (1931 - 2014) Diane J. Silverman (born 1932) The original owners of the house were Marshall Jay Silverman and Diane June Silverman. Marshall was born on January 6, 1931 in Chicago.4 His father Frank, who was born in Poland, owned a bottle plant and a liquor store, and his mother Anna “Honey”, who was born in Illinois, was a homemaker. Marshall had an older brother, Herbert. The family lived in high rises on Lake Shore Drive.5 Marshall attended Lake Forest Academy, where he served as a camera man on the school yearbook, The Caxy.6 He also attended Northwestern University. Marshall married Diane June Glassman on December 17, 1950 at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago.7 Marshall founded Contract Interiors for Business, an office furniture dealership.8 He was a member and President of the Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood. He was later a member of the St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida. Marshall died on November 30, 2014 at the age of 83. 1 “Richard D. Goddard Weds Lila Levinson in Stamford,” The Standard Star, April 4, 1949, 14. 2 1370 Trapp Lane real estate listing, 1964, 1370 Trapp Lane folder, House Files, Winnetka Historical Society, Winnetka, IL. 3 “An artsy stunner on the North Shore,” Chicago Tribune, October 25, 1974, 32. 4 “Silverman, Marshall,” Chicago Tribune, December 10, 2014, 9. 5 U.S. Census Bureau, "Sixteenth Census of the United States, Population Schedule, April 15, 1940, Sheet 12B, Chicago, IL;” U.S. Census Bureau, "1950 Census of Population and Housing, April 21, 1950, Sheet 23, Chicago, IL.” 6 The Caxy, 1946, 36th Edition, ed. John O. Todd, Jr. (Students of Lake Forest Academy, 1964), 2. 7 “Weds Dec. 17,” Chicago Tribune, November 26, 1950, 104. 8 Contract Interior for Business, advertisement, Chicago Tribune, August 16, 1987, 166. 5 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 112 of 208 Marshall’s wife Diane Silverman, née Glassman, was the daughter of Ben Glassman and Marilyn Levinson (née Millman) of Lake Shore Drive. Diane was born on June 12, 1932 in Chicago. Her parents divorced and her mother married Harry Levinson, a retail jewelry executive, and they had a son, Harvey. Diane lived with her mother, stepfather and half-brother at 4230 North Marine Drive.9 Her father married Kaye Glassman (née Zevin).10 Diane attended the Ray-Vogue Art School. Together, she and Marshall had two children, Gary and Lynn. William R. Mette Jr. (1929 - 2016) Marion Hudson Mette (1934 - 1997) The second owners of the house were William “Bill” Raymond Mette Jr. and Marion Hudson Mette (née Bate). Bill and Marion lived in the house from 1977 to 1979. Bill was born on June 11, 1929 in Bloomington-Normal. He attended University High School, Depaw University, and the University of Illinois. He graduated from U of I in 1951 and served in the Air Force for two years.11 He had a long career in finance with Grant Thornton,12 where he served as partner, CEO, and International Managing Partner. He worked at several other financial firms after he retired from Grant Thornton. Marion was born in 1934. Her first marriage was to Ross Hudson, and they had a daughter, Debra. Marion was widowed and then later married Bill. Marion died in 1997. Bill later married Barbara Marie Coe. Bill died on May 9, 2016. Harold Roman (unknown - 1994) Arlene Roman (1928 - 2019) The third owners of the house were Harold Roman and Arlene Roman. Harold and Arlene lived in the house from 197913 to 1995. They had two children, James “Jim” and Gwen. Harold died in 1994 and Arlene died in 2019.14 Ian S. Kopelman (born 1949) Nancy S. Kopelman (1951 - 2022) The current owners of the house are Ian S. and Nancy Kopelman (née Stamp).15 The moved into the house in 1995. Ian was born on October 11, 1949.16 He graduated from Knox College in 197117 and was a lawyer and IRA expert.18 Nancy was born on September 24, 1951. Ian and Nancy married around 1985 and had two children, Jason and Meredith. Nancy died on July 30, 2022.19 9 U.S. Census Bureau, "1950 Census of Population and Housing, April 26, 1950, Sheet 10, Chicago, IL.” 10 “Glassman,” Chicago Tribune, December 28, 1970, 90; “Glassman,” Chicago Tribune, August 27, 1986, 48. 11 "Mette, William R," Chicago Tribune, May 12, 2016, 9. 12 Michael Edgerton, “Accounting Firm Expands Overseas,” Chicago Tribune, April 14, 1980, 61. 13 Warranty Deed for Harold Roman and Arlene Roman, 30 July 1979, #25081711, Winnetka, Cook County, Illinois. 14 “Roman,” Chicago Tribune, June 24, 1994, 15; “Roman, Arlene,” Chicago Tribune, January 16, 2019, 6. 15 “Kopelman, Norma,” Chicago Tribune, February 10, 2008, 7. 16 U.S. Census Bureau, "1950 Census of Population and Housing, May 6, 1950, Sheet 17, Chicago, IL.” 17 “Class Notes,” Knox Magazine, Spring 2023, 87. 18 Sallie Gaines, “IRA contributions fall, confusion rises,” Chicago Tribune, March 7, 1988, 35. 19 “Kopelman, Nancy,” Chicago Tribune, July 31, 2022, 18. 6 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 113 of 208  Narrative Description of the Property, including Alterations The original permit for 1385 Trapp Lane, dated March 21, 1969, was found at the Village of Winnetka. There are no other relevant permits. There have been no alterations. The building looks intact as it was originally designed and constructed. March 21, 1969 permit, Village of Winnetka Permit Files Physical Description of the House Exterior: The house at 1385 Trapp Lane is a long, low, single story building that is generally described as a ranch house. Entrance off Trapp Lane faces a three-car garage. Beyond is a turnaround with a center island. The house has a flat roof and a slender overhang. The massing consists of a center entrance topped by a raised roof in the form of a segmental arch. There are four slim cast iron columns supporting the roof. The entrance follows the convex form of the roof and consists of double doors with center knobs set in circular bands. The doors are flanked by four floor-to-ceiling glazed panels. The house has two angled wings. Each is divided into rectangular panels. The east wing contains two sets of triple vertical windows and one set of five vertical windows alternating with blank panels. This is where the living room, lounge, dining room and kitchen are located. The west wing has one triple opening of vertical glazed openings and several blank panels. This is where the bedrooms, dressing rooms and baths are located. At the west 7 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 114 of 208 side of the house, pairs of sliding glass doors alternate with blank panels. The back of the house has walls consisting of glass sliding doors. In the center is a patio. Interior: The front entrance opens into a shallow hall, with two steps down to the circular living room. The living room is paneled and carpeted. There is wide crown molding in an elaborate leafy pattern. Facing the backyard are five floor-to-ceiling glass windows. There is a bar alcove off the living room. To the east of the living room is a lounge that is two steps up. The lounge has a black and white marble floor like that in the shallow front hall. There is paneling that has radiused corners, a design characteristic of French architecture. Two slender cast iron columns that match those on the exterior flank the opening to the lounge. Adjacent to the living room, in the lounge, is a marble and wood fireplace. The dining room is next to the lounge. It has a tile floor and, in the corner, stairs to the lower level. The kitchen is located between the dining room and the garage. Bedrooms are located in the west wing. Because of the presence of mold, dust and debris, the air was poor and not much time could be spent inside the house to describe it in detail. Building outline map showing dimensions of house and property Architecture of 1385 Trapp Lane The Ranch House The house at 1385 Trapp Lane is a Ranch house. The Ranch is not a style. Rather, it is essentially an American building type, not embodied in tradition like the Cape Cods that were built by developers just before and after World War II. In the early 1950s, when the Ranch house began to be popular, it was considered cutting edge, progressive and, by some, Californian. Its informality was appealing to those who moved from the city of Chicago to the suburbs to raise their family. The architecture of the Ranch house traces its origins back to the early 1930s, when California architects, including Cliff May, a San Diego architect, consciously developed a building type that he called “the early California Ranch house.” This house was meant to be a contemporary family home based on early Spanish forms known as haciendas, or “ranchos.” They were low-slung, vernacular 8 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 115 of 208 buildings that followed the contours of the land. Using the rancho as inspiration, May designed many Ranch houses throughout the West.20 Despite its early roots, the Depression and World War II delayed the introduction and subsequent popularity of the Ranch house until the late 1940s and 1950s, when the idea was widely published in architectural journals and shelter magazines like House Beautiful. Ranch houses were built nationwide in suburban communities. Immediately after the war, small subdivision Ranch houses were built to suit the needs of the returning G.I. In the following years, larger, more elaborate Ranches were built, because the public found them to be warm, inviting, and comfortable homes oriented around family living. Many had open plans, combining living and dining areas. Some had “conversation pits.” A number of Ranch houses were strictly what was known in the Post War years as “Contemporary,” with no reference to historical detailing. They had flat, angled or sloped roofs, walls of windows or sliding glass doors, and personalized detailing; others were more traditional in appearance, retaining forms and details commonly found in houses before World War II such as gable or hipped roofs, gable returns, double hung windows, shutters, clapboard or red brick walls, and Classical porches – drawing inspiration from Colonial sources. In both types, Colonial or Contemporary detailing provided the overall effect, but ornamentation tended to be minimal and falls short of a formal style, and it was not uncommon to see a blend of both. Whether traditional or contemporary in styling, Ranches all were long, ground-hugging houses with a rambling asymmetrical profile. Many were built with low-pitched rooflines and broad overhangs. Decoration was generally sparse. All of them were built with attached carports or garages facing the street. Ranch houses tended to occupy wide lots and at the back have large expanses of plate glass windows and doors opening onto a rear patio. Family life and entertaining centered around the backyard. Often the Ranch house turned its back on the street with small windows, sometimes clerestories located high on the wall, facing front. This is where hallways or bedrooms were located. Many Ranch houses in the Midwest, especially in the Chicago area, owe their form to Frank Lloyd Wright’s early 20th Century Prairie Style homes that featured low pitched roofs with deep eaves and horizontal lines. Some were more Modern, referencing Wright’s Usonians, which he was designing beginning in 1936. These were houses built of natural materials (brick, stone and wood), had long, low silhouettes with broad overhangs, were embedded in nature, and featured an open plan. Their design detailing was taken from the manipulation of their materials. The other major influence on modern residential architecture in the Chicago area was the work of Mies van der Rohe. Rarely were houses steel-framed like his iconic Farnsworth house, built in 1951, but Ranch houses typically have vast expanses of glass, especially at the rear. Most high style modern houses in the Chicago area were influenced by the work of Wright or Mies and frequently combined characteristics featured in the work of both architects. The Silverman House at 1385 Trapp Lane has characteristics we associate with the Ranch house. It stands a single story, is long and low with a flat roof, and has a floorplan that favors informal living. 20 A great deal has been written about May, who by many is considered the father of the California Ranch home. An article titled “Cliff May Architecture” is particularly informative. https://ranchostyle.com/cliffnotes.html. 9 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 116 of 208 Large, glazed openings face the north and west yards and a back yard patio. However, it bears no resemblance to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Nor is its structural frame emphasized as is the case in Miesian houses. This is not a characteristic Midwest house. It is challenging to stylistically describe 1385 Trapp Lane. The real estate listing of 1977 called it a “Palm Springs Ranch.” Although that isn’t a style, the house was designed with a glamour that is associated with Hollywood or Palm Springs, where the “Rat Pack” and motion picture stars played and lived a public life. The house is charcoal grey and white, with a prominent curving entrance. It is modern in its simplicity, but it features stripped down stylistic references. These include, on the exterior, slim cast iron pillars with tiny capitals, a grand double entrance with oversized doorknobs in the center of concentric circles, and at various intervals fluted vertical bands that resemble abstracted pilasters. On the interior, entrance is into a round sunken living room with a 12’ ceiling and a bar alcove. The floor is black and white marble. Next to the living room is a lounge with a prominent fireplace and further east, a dining room, with stairs down to the recreation room. The house is a Ranch house, but a one-of a kind Ranch house that has no stylistic connection to Chicago’s Modern residential architecture. Architect of 1385 Trapp Lane Arnold Schaffner & Associates: Architect Arnold Schaffner Arnold S. Schaffner (1913 – 1986) Arnold Schoyle Schaffner was born on August 24, 1913.21 His father, Harry, was born in Illinois. His mother, Minnie, was born in Poland and emigrated to the United States in 1904 at age 13. Harry was an operator at a motion picture house in Chicago, and Minnie was a homemaker. Arnold had three brothers, Leo, Irving, and Michael. By 1930 the family lived at 1356 South Komensky Avenue, Chicago.22 Arnold graduated from the University of Illinois School of Architecture.23 Prior to opening his own architecture firm, in the early 1940s he worked at Homestead Construction Company in Niles. For a time, Arnold was a principal at Tackett & Schaffner. Eventually Arnold ran his own firm, Arnold Schaffner and Associates, located at 994 Linden Avenue in Winnetka.24 25 As of 1960, he also owned “Mr. Primeburger,” a restaurant in Edgewater, and his brother Leo managed it.26 27 21 Registration Card, D.S.S. Form 1 for Arnold Shoyle Schaffner, Serial #1577. 22 U.S. Census Bureau, "Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930, Population Schedule, April 14, 1930, Sheet 18B, Chicago, IL;” U.S. Census Bureau, "1950 Census of Population and Housing, April 19, 1950, Sheet 3, Chicago, IL.” 23 The Illio of 1935, 42nd Volume, ed. Robert C. Evans (Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-Five, University of Illinois, 1935), 107. 24 Arnold Schaffner, Inc., advertisement, Chicago Tribune, April 24, 1958, 70. 25 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Cook County, Cook County, Illinois, Sanborn Map Company, 1938 - Dec 1950, https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn01804_002/, 131. 26 “Ask Operation of Cafeteria at 5909 Ridge,” Chicago Tribune, December 3, 1959, 81. 27 Maryon Zylstra, “Inquiring Camera Girl,” Chicago Tribune, October 22, 1960, 59. 10 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 117 of 208 Arnold maintained a presence in the Chicago residential architecture scene outside of his firms. He contributed a number of house plans to the Small Homes Council’s publication, Small Homes Guide in the 1950s.28 He was also named the head of the architectural steering committee for the 1956 Operation Home Improvement drive in Chicago. Arnold married Adele Schaffner, née Marco, on November 15, 1940. Adele was born in 1920 in Illinois. Her parents were Abe and Anna Marco, both born in Poland. Adele had an older brother, Gerald. The family lived at 242 Marine Drive. By 1940 Abe was the proprietor of a liquor store, where Gerald worked as a salesman and Adele worked as the office clerk.29 Adele attended Northwestern University.30 She served on the Board of the Women’s League for Israel. Arnold and Adele had two children, Helaine and Robert. By 1950 the family was living at 831 West Ainslie Street in Chicago, and Adele was a homemaker. Eventually Arnold and Adele moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Adele died in 1984, and Arnold died two years later on April 15, 1986.31 Schaffner designed several North Shore houses. Examples include: 65 Vine (1964, demolished), 70 Ravinoaks Lane (1958) and 1267 Sheridan Road (1957) in Highland Park, and 111 Kenilworth Avenue (1955), 151 Sheridan Road (1950), 336 Sheridan Road (1951) and 731 Roger (1953) in Kenilworth. Landmark Status of the Property The building is not a local landmark in Winnetka. Evaluation of Historic Significance The house is not historically significant. Its owners have made no specific contribution to the history of Winnetka, the State of Illinois or the United States. Evaluation of Architectural Significance The house at 1385 Trapp Lane is unusual, but does not contribute to the development of post-World War II high style houses built in the Chicago area. It was constructed at a time when modernism was continuing to enjoy popularity but it also has unique characteristics conveying a sense of glamour more popular in places like Los Angeles or Palm Springs, where many houses were built with oversize elements (as seen in the front door or the living room crown moldings) and with abstracted features (like the vertical stripes that suggest pilasters). Yet, those features are not consistently found throughout the house. They are applied, but not repeated or connected by a consistent sense of scale. The vertical rectangular windows and blind panels are not all the same size. Homes that embody Wrightian or 28 “Traditional House Design From Small Homes Guide,” Effingham Daily News, February 3, 1953, 2. 29 U.S. Census Bureau, "Sixteenth Census of the United States: 1940, Population Schedule, April 15, 1940, Sheet 9B, Chicago, IL.” 30 “Engagement Announced,” Chicago Tribune, June 2, 1940, 55. 31 “Adele Schaffner,” Chicago Tribune, April 14, 1984, 9; “Arnold Schaffner,” Chicago Tribune, April 18, 1986, 31. 11 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 118 of 208 Miesian characteristics have a sense of order. There is little of that found in the Silverman house. Detailing would not be described as portraying a sense of artistry. Comparable Houses in Winnetka Although generally Winnetka is a community characterized by beautiful historic homes, like the house located immediately east of 1385 Trapp Lane designed by the successor firm to Howard van Doren Shaw, there are a number of areas where Ranch houses were built. They are located near Crow Island School and west of Hibbard Road, for example. These homes tend to be Ranch houses that have some Colonial features and some that are Contemporary Ranch houses that contain no historic references. Most, however, have traditional hip or gable roofs. There are a relatively small number of houses that are high style with modern features. Three excellent examples come to mind. They are the Dr. Anton and Virginia Pantone House at 1099 Fisher Lane, designed by Dennis Stevens and Don Erickson in 1964, the Arno and Verna Myers House at 1207 Whitebridge Hill, designed by William Deknatel in 1957, and the house at 381 Fairview Avenue, designed by Mies’ associate Joseph Fujikawa for himself. Ca. 1971. Architect Howard Fisher designed a home for himself near the iconic 1929 house he designed for his brother Walter Fisher Lane. There is also a modern house on Old Green Bay Road by Don Erickson that is noteworthy. These five homes were designed by distinguished, talented architects, who were published in architectural journals. Each reflects a high level of architectural competence, with careful attention to detailing, sensitivity to materials and a consistent human scale. Evaluation of Neighborhood Impact There are only four houses adjacent to the property of 1385 Trapp Lane, and none of them are close enough to be clearly visible. If the Silverman House would be taken down, it would have no negative impact on the surrounding homes. The only significant nearby house is located at 1345 Trapp Lane. It is the beautiful Colonial Revival country house designed by Shaw’s firm and it is a Winnetka Landmark. There is a wide expanse of land that contains a swimming pool and tennis court between this house and 1385 Trapp Lane. The other adjacent house on Trapp Lane is a contemporary house to the south at 1372 Trapp Lane. There are two houses at 820 and 824 Bell Lane located north of the property. They are newer two-story houses. Summary Opinion Because the house does not qualify as significant architecturally and its owners have not had any historic impact on Winnetka, Illinois or the country, it would be acceptable to take down the house. It is an unusual Ranch house, so creating a report that documents its architecture and how it fits in the history of the area’s development is the proper path to take. With this HAIS, those interested can broaden their knowledge on the west neighborhoods of Winnetka and on Ranch house architecture. 12 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 119 of 208  APPENDIX Attachment A. Bibliography 1370 Trapp Lane real estate listing, 1964, 1370 Trapp Lane folder, House Files, Winnetka Historical Society, Winnetka, IL. “Adele Schaffner,” Chicago Tribune, April 14, 1984, 9. “An Artsy Stunner on the North Shore,” Chicago Tribune, October 25, 1974, 32. “Arnold Schaffner,” Chicago Tribune, April 18, 1986, 31. Arnold Schaffner, Inc., advertisement, Chicago Tribune, April 24, 1958, 70. “Ask Operation of Cafeteria at 5909 Ridge,” Chicago Tribune, December 3, 1959, 81. Charles Mount, “Park District to Sell Land,” Chicago Tribune, September 6, 1964, 11. “Class Notes,” Knox Magazine, Spring 2023, 87. Contract Interior for Business, advertisement, Chicago Tribune, August 16, 1987, 166. “Engagement Announced,” Chicago Tribune, June 2, 1940, 55. “Glassman,” Chicago Tribune, December 28, 1970, 90. “Glassman,” Chicago Tribune, August 27, 1986, 48. “Kopelman, Nancy,” Chicago Tribune, July 31, 2022, 18. “Kopelman, Norma,” Chicago Tribune, February 10, 2008, 7. Maryon Zylstra, “Inquiring Camera Girl,” Chicago Tribune, October 22, 1960, 59. "Mette, William R," Chicago Tribune, May 12, 2016, 9. Michael Edgerton, “Accounting Firm Expands Overseas,” Chicago Tribune, April 14, 1980, 61. “Official Obituary of William Raymond Jr. Mette June 11, 1929 – May 9, 2016, ” Wenban Funeral Home, accessed August 29, 2025, https://www.wenbanfh.com/obituaries/William-Raymond-Jr-Mette?obId=3166997. Registration Card, D.S.S. Form 1 for Arnold Shoyle Schaffner, Serial #1577. 13 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 120 of 208 “Residents Put Faith in Uptown Community as Conservation Movement Progresses,” Chicago Tribune, November 11, 1956, 242. “Richard D. Goddard Weds Lila Levinson in Stamford,” The Standard Star, April 4, 1949, 14. “Roman,” Chicago Tribune, June 24, 1994, 158. “Roman, Arlene,” Chicago Tribune, January 16, 2019, 6. Sallie Gaines, “IRA contributions fall, confusion rises,” Chicago Tribune, March 7, 1988, 35. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Cook County, Cook County, Illinois, Sanborn Map Company, 1938 - Dec 1950, https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn01804_002/, 131. “Silverman, Marshall,” Chicago Tribune, December 10, 2014, 9. The Caxy, 1946, 36th Edition, ed. John O. Todd, Jr. (Students of Lake Forest Academy, 1964), 2. The Illio of 1935, 42nd Volume, ed. Robert C. Evans (Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Thirty- Five, University of Illinois, 1935), 107. “Traditional House Design From Small Homes Guide,” Effingham Daily News, February 3, 1953, 2. U.S. Census Bureau, "1950 Census of Population and Housing, April 19, 1950, Sheet 3, Chicago, IL.” U.S. Census Bureau, "1950 Census of Population and Housing, April 21, 1950, Sheet 23, Chicago, IL.” U.S. Census Bureau, "1950 Census of Population and Housing, April 26, 1950, Sheet 10, Chicago, IL.” U.S. Census Bureau, "1950 Census of Population and Housing, May 6, 1950, Sheet 17, Chicago, IL.” U.S. Census Bureau, "Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930, Population Schedule, April 14, 1930, Sheet 18B, Chicago, IL.” U.S. Census Bureau, "Sixteenth Census of the United States: 1940, Population Schedule, April 15, 1940, Sheet 9B, Chicago, IL.” 14 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 121 of 208 U.S. Census Bureau, "Sixteenth Census of the United States, Population Schedule, April 15, 1940, Sheet 12B, Chicago, IL.” “Weds Dec. 17,” Chicago Tribune, November 26, 1950, 104. Warranty Deed for Harold Roman and Arlene Roman, 30 July 1979, #25081711, Winnetka, Cook County, Illinois. 15 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 122 of 208 Attachment B. Exterior Photos of 1385 Trapp Lane North Footprint of the house Garages, facing South, Trapp Lane View north along front façade 16 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 123 of 208 South end, front façade 17 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 124 of 208 View northwest toward front entrance, bedroom wing Entrance, center of front façade 18 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 125 of 208 View southwest, front facade Northwest corner, bedroom wing 19 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 126 of 208 West façade and southwest corner, bedroom wing View south, west (rear) façade 20 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 127 of 208 View southeast, rear façade, patio View northeast, rear façade 21 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 128 of 208 Attachment C. Interior Photos of 1385 Trapp Lane Living room, view west Living room, view northeast 22 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 129 of 208 Detail crown molding, living room ceiling Bar off of living room 23 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 130 of 208 View southeast from living room into lounge Fireplace in lounge Lounge 24 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 131 of 208 Dining room, stairs to basement Kitchen 25 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 132 of 208  Hallway from living room to master bedroom 26 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 133 of 208 Attachment D. Plat of Survey Plat of Survey, 1385 Trapp Lane Plat of Survey, 1345 Trapp Lane, before Silverman House built on Lot 2 27 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 134 of 208 Attachment E. Surrounding Houses 1345 Trapp Lane, Robert D. Gordon House, Office of Howard Van Doren Shaw, 1929 1372 Trapp Lane, L. Peterson House, James A. Schnur, architect, 1954 28 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 135 of 208 820 Bell Lane, Mr. and Mrs. William Fishman House, A. J. Foss, architect, 1973 824 Bell Lane, Mr. and Mrs. David Abrams, A. J. Foss, architect Charles M. Kramer, architect, 1973 29 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 136 of 208 Attachment F. Comparable High Style Houses in Winnetka 1207 Whitebridge Hill, Arno and Verna Myers House 1099 Fisher Lane, Joseph and Virginia Pantone House 30 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 137 of 208 945 Old Green Bay Road 381 Fairview, Joseph Fujikawa House 31 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 138 of 208 924 Fisher Lane, Howard Fisher House 32 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 139 of 208 Attachment G. Select Vernacular Ranch Houses 343 Glendale Avenue 1237 Elm Street 1299 Trapp Lane 33 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 140 of 208 1307 Hackberry Lane 1329 Trapp Lane 1555 Tower Road 1585 Tower Road 34 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 141 of 208 Attachment G. Select Research 1. Sanborn Map Updated Sanborn Map, 1938 Updated Detail, Updated Sanborn Map 35 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 142 of 208 2. 1385 Trapp Lane, Google Map 36 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 143 of 208  3. Historic Material: Articles, Title Information, Real Estate listing, Building Permit, Census Records “Richard D. Goddard Weds Lila Levinson in Stamford,” The Standard Star, April 4, 1949, 14. “An artsy stunner on the North Shore,” Chicago Tribune, October 25, 1974, 32. 37 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 144 of 208 1370 Trapp Lane real estate listing, 1964, 1370 Trapp Lane folder, House Files, Winnetka Historical Society, Winnetka, IL. 38 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 145 of 208 “Silverman, Marshall,” Chicago Tribune, December 10, 2014, 9. U.S. Census Bureau, "Sixteenth Census of the United States, Population Schedule, April 15, 1940, Sheet 12B, Chicago, IL.” 39 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 146 of 208 U.S. Census Bureau, "1950 Census of Population and Housing, April 21, 1950, Sheet 23, Chicago, IL.” 40 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 147 of 208 “Weds Dec. 17,” Chicago Tribune, November 26, 1950, 104. The Caxy, 1946, 36th Edition, ed. John O. Todd, Jr. (Students of Lake Forest Academy, 1964), 2. 41 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 148 of 208 Contract Interior for Business, advertisement, Chicago Tribune, August 16, 1987, 166. U.S. Census Bureau, "1950 Census of Population and Housing, April 26, 1950, Sheet 10, Chicago, IL.” 42 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 149 of 208 “Glassman,” Chicago Tribune, December 28, 1970, 90. “Glassman,” Chicago Tribune, August 27, 1986, 48. “Official Obituary of William Raymond Jr. Mette June 11, 1929 – May 9, 2016, ” Wenban Funeral Home, accessed August 29, 2025, https://www.wenbanfh.com/obituaries/William-Raymond-Jr- Mette?obId=3166997. 43 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 150 of 208 "Mette, William R," Chicago Tribune, May 12, 2016, 9. Michael Edgerton, “Accounting firm expands overseas,” Chicago Tribune, April 14, 1980, 61. 44 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 151 of 208 Warranty Deed for Harold Roman and Arlene Roman, 30 July 1979, #25081711, Winnetka, Cook County, Illinois. “Roman,” Chicago Tribune, June 24, 1994, 158. 45 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 152 of 208 “Roman, Arlene,” Chicago Tribune, January 16, 2019, 6. “Kopelman, Norma,” Chicago Tribune, February 10, 2008, 7. 46 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 153 of 208 “Kopelman, Nancy,” Chicago Tribune, July 31, 2022, 18. 47 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 154 of 208 U.S. Census Bureau, "1950 Census of Population and Housing, May 6, 1950, Sheet 17, Chicago, IL.” 48 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 155 of 208 Sallie Gaines, “IRA contributions fall, confusion rises,” Chicago Tribune, March 7, 1988, 35. 49 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 156 of 208 “Class Notes,” Knox Magazine, Spring 2023, 87. Registration Card, D.S.S. Form 1 for Arnold Shoyle Schaffner, Serial #1577. 50 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 157 of 208 U.S. Census Bureau, "Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930, Population Schedule, April 14, 1930, Sheet 18B, Chicago, IL.” 51 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 158 of 208 U.S. Census Bureau, "1950 Census of Population and Housing, April 19, 1950, Sheet 3, Chicago, IL.” 52 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 159 of 208 “Engagement Announced,” Chicago Tribune, June 2, 1940, 55. “Ask Operation of Cafeteria at 5909 Ridge,” Chicago Tribune, December 3, 1959, 81. 53 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 160 of 208 Charles Mount, “Park District to Sell Land,” Chicago Tribune, September 6, 1964, 11. 54 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 161 of 208 Maryon Zylstra, “Inquiring Camera Girl,” Chicago Tribune, October 22, 1960, 59. Arnold Schaffner, Inc., advertisement, Chicago Tribune, April 24, 1958, 70. “Traditional House Design From Small Homes Guide,” Effingham Daily News, February 3, 1953, 2. 55 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 162 of 208 U.S. Census Bureau, "Sixteenth Census of the United States: 1940, Population Schedule, April 15, 1940, Sheet 9B, Chicago, IL.” 56 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 163 of 208 “Adele Schaffner,” Chicago Tribune, April 14, 1984, 9. “Arnold Schaffner,” Chicago Tribune, April 18, 1986, 31. 57 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 164 of 208 The Illio of 1935, 42nd Volume, ed. Robert C. Evans (Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Thirty- Five, University of Illinois, 1935), 107. Marshall Silverman House, 739 Hutchinson, Chicago This may have been the Silvermans’ home before they moved to Winnetka. “Residents Put Faith in Uptown Community as Conservation Movement Progresses,” Chicago Tribune, November 11, 1956, 242. 58 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 165 of 208 Some Houses designed by Arnold Schaffner 70 Ravinoaks Lane, Highland Park, 1958 112 Ravinoaks Lane, Highland Park, 1958 59 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 166 of 208 1267 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, 1957 111 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, 1955 60 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 167 of 208 151 Sheridan Road, Kenilworth, 1950 336 Sheridan Road, Kenilworth, 1951 61 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 168 of 208 731 Roger Avenue, Kenilworth, 1953 Demolished Houses by Schaffner: 65 Vine Avenue, Highland Park, 1963, Exterior 62 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 169 of 208 65 Vine Avenue, Highland Park, 1963, Interior 63 Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC , 711 Marion Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 ssbenjamin711@gmail.com Page 170 of 208  ATTACHMENT B August 21, 2025 Christopher Marx, AICP Associate Planner Village of Winnetka – Department of Community Development 510 Green Bay Road Winnetka, Illinois 60093 Dear Mr. Marx, The Winnetka Historical Society has reviewed Benjamin Historic Certification’s research on the Silverman House at 1385 Trapp Lane. We understand the conclusion that the house is unique and warranted further research, but is ultimately not architecturally or historically significant. We find Susan Benjamin, Jeanne Sylvester, and Laura Hershner’s research to be thorough and complete. Sincerely, Mary Trieschmann Meagan McChesney, PhD Executive Director Curator P.O. Box 365 Winnetka, Illinois 60093 847-446-0001 www.winnetkahistory.org curator@winnetkahistory.org Page 171 of 208  ATTACHMENT C 0 50 100 ft Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground. Page 172 of 208  ATTACHMENT D MEMORANDUM VILLAGE OF WINNETKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO: WINNETKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY FROM: CHRISTOPHER MARX, ASSOCIATE PLANNER DATE: JUNE 9, 2025 SUBJECT: CASE NO. 25-09-HPC: 1385 TRAPP LANE INTRODUCTION On July 7, 2025, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is scheduled to consider a request to demolish the residence at 1385 Trapp Lane. Please return any available information regarding the architectural and historical significance of the structure to Christopher Marx by the end of the day on Friday, June 27, 2025. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at cmarx@winnetka.org or (847) 716-3587. PRELIMINARY PROPERTY HISTORY STUDY/VILLAGE HALL RECORDS Building Permits Date Type Owner Architect 34-1-1969 Construct single-family residence Mr. and Mrs. M. Silverman Arnold Schaffner and attached garage. 11-2-1998 Roof replacement. Mr. and Mrs. Kopelman Not listed Page 173 of 208 Page 174 of 208 Page 175 of 208 1385 Trapp – June, 2025 Page 176 of 208 Page 177 of 208  ATTACHMENT E PROPERTY RESEARCH COVERSHEET Address: 1385 Trapp Lane Construction Details: Original construction date: 1969 Construction type: unknown Style: Ranch OWNERSHIP HISTORY: OWNER/RESIDENT DATES INFORMATION SIGNIFICANCE NAME OCCUPIED ATTACHED Mr. and Mrs. M. Silverman 1969 Building permit application William R. and Marion 1977 Ancestry.com records Mette Arlene Roman By 1993 – 1995 Winnetka Talk article, Ancestry.com records Ian S. and Nancy S. 1995 – present Building permit Kopelman application, Winnetka Talk article, Cook County Recorder records ARCHITECTS: ARCHITECT NAME DATE AND INFORMATION DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED PROJECT Arnold Schaffner 1969 – construct single- Curbed article, Chicago family residence and attached Tribune obituary, Chicago garage Magazine article RESEARCH SOURCES USED: Winnetka Talk, Cook County Assessor records, Cook County Recorder records, historic phone books, WHS property files, WHS digital files, Ancestry.com, Chicago Tribune Findings: Our research indicates that this property maintains architectural significance as a modern design by architect Arnold Schaffner. Schaffner was a Chicago-based architect who practiced in the area for over 40 years and appears to have lived in Wilmette. While none of his designs appear to Page 178 of 208 currently have any historic designation, he designed several modernist structures that have garnered attention in recent years. An article in Chicago Magazine includes Schaffner on a list of architects that “while lesser known than their mentors,” such as Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropis, “played a significant role in the development of the architectural style around these parts.” As such, we believe that this property warrants further research. Date of Research: 6/13/2025 Submitted by: Meagan McChesney, PhD Curator, Winnetka Historical Society Mary Trieschmann, MS Ed Executive Director, Winnetka Historical Society Page 179 of 208 Page 180 of 208 Page 181 of 208 Page 182 of 208 Page 183 of 208 Page 184 of 208 Page 185 of 208 Page 186 of 208 Page 187 of 208 Page 188 of 208 Page 189 of 208 Ancestry.com Records Page 190 of 208 Page 191 of 208 Cook County Recorder records Page 192 of 208  Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) · Fri, Apr 18, 1986 · Page 31 Downloaded on Jun 11, 2025 https://www.newspapers.com/image/388395939/ Copyright © 2025 Newspapers.com. All Rights Reserved. Page 193 of 208 Page 194 of 208 https://chicago.curbed.com/2019/5/8/18535667/midcentury-modern-for-sale-lake- forest-architect-arnold-schaffner Curbed Chicago homepageCHIC AGO In Lake Forest, a midcentury home with vaulted living room asks $1M The North Shore residence was designed by Chicago architect Arnold Schaffner in 1965 B y Jay Koziarz Updated Feb 28, 2020, 4:05pm CST Photos by VHT Studios While Lake Forest might be known for its stately old-school manors designed by the likes of David Adler and Howard Van Doren Shaw, the suburb is also home to some fine examples of midcentury modern architecture. Consider this five-bedroom example designed by Chicago architect Arnold Schaffner in 1965. Though the designer may not necessarily be a household name, Schaffner did create a number of notable suburban homes during his 40-year career. Behind its cedar wood, glass, and stone exterior, the North Shore home makes a bold statement with a dramatic two-story living room topped by soaring cathedral ceilings and a second-floor wrap-around gallery. The voluminous space is bright thanks to its wall of windows and invites you to hang large artwork. The well-preserved property also boasts a separate family room, a fully finished lower level, and a sleek white kitchen and dining area overlooks an outdoor pool with a free- standing pool house. The surrounding 4-acre wooded lot provides plenty of room to roam plus a fair degree of privacy. Page 195 of 208 The unique midcentury residence at 1266 Winwood Drive is listed by Andra O’Neill of @properties for $1,049,000. The asking price was recently reduced from $1,195,000. Before that, the home was seeking $1,295,000. The foyer has a stone floor and a retro floating staircase. The two-level living room provides ample space to show off an art collection. The renovated kitchen has an island and stainless steel appliances plus a sitting area overlooking the pool and backyard. The master suite includes a black marble bathroom and a roomy walk-in closet. The tree-lined property provides both privacy and room to stretch out a bit. Page 196 of 208 https://www.chicagomag.com/real-estate/architect-designed-modernist-gems-for-sale/ Architect-Designed Modernist Gems for Sale The architects who designed the homes in this roundup played a significant role in the development of the modernist architectural style that brings the outside in. BY RACHEL FREUNDT JUNE 2, 2025, 6:00 AM The Chicago area, along with neighboring Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan, is home to many remarkable architect-designed modernist residential designs. While lesser known than their mentors — the likes of Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius — these figures played a significant role in the development of the architectural style around these parts. We’re so lucky that the real estate market has been filled with so many gems lately. All of the following properties emphasize the connection between the interior and the outdoors, which is a common feature in most modernist homes. This spacious quality is highlighted by living areas that offer views of gardens, courtyards, and the surrounding landscape. Although some of these listings are contingent, I know you wouldn’t mind drooling at these incredible and pricey architect-designed residences in fabulous locations. The first home reminds me of Cameron Frye’s all-glass car pavilion in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. As with another recent real estate round-up, I suppose I can’t get movies off my mind. 1130 Walden Ln, Lake Forest, $2,700,000 Photographs courtesy of Redfin Architect Roy Binkley, who lived in neighboring Lake Bluff (his own home was recently on the market), studied under Mies van der Rohe and worked in the offices of Paul Schweikher. According to the Chicago Tribune, he was commissioned in the early 1960s to design this nearly 4,000-square-foot residence for orthodontist Glenn Jackson, who also employed local artisans to craft all the remarkable stone details. The single -story home features four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a lower walkout level. Is that a fireplace next to the oven, I see? Floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass dining room seamlessly connect the surrounding ravine to the interior, creating an inside-out quality to this incredible design. The outdoor spaces include a large deck, stone patios, multiple balconies, and a fire pit. 609 E Lake Front Dr, Beverly Shores, IN, $1,100,000 Page 197 of 208 According to Crain’s, this weekend retreat, surrounded by the Indiana Dunes National Park with views of Lake Michigan, is for sale for the first time since it was built by the Saks family in 1964. Architect Al Belrose, who was a student of Walter Gropius and worked for the firm of Perkins and Will, designed a number of distinctive modernist buildings across the Chicago area before his death in 2012. Constructed of wood, glass, and cinderblock, the vacation home comes with four bedrooms, one full bathroom, two half baths, and a small galley kitchen. With numerous porches and windows, Belrose took advantage of its site and created an amazing design that is absolutely connected to nature in every way. 19279 Ravine Dr, New Buffalo, MI, $2,400,000 On the Michigan side of Lake Michigan you’ll find this 2,700-square-foot residence that, according to its real estate listing, was designed by Keck and Keck in 1943. With rights to a private beach, the multi -million dollar three-bedroom, three-bathroom home has sweeping views of the water from its living room and kitchen. A long walkway next to the side of the house takes you to a fenced lawn and shaded deck, where you can enjoy the lake breezes. The property, located on a corner lot, is adjacent to a creek and Grand Beach Pier. After two months on the market, the seller has accepted an offer, but they’re also accepting backup offers. 57 Cumberland Dr, Lincolnshire, $880,000 Page 198 of 208 This is one of eight known modernist residences located in the suburb of Lincolnshire that was designed by local architect Ralph David Anderson in the 1970s. It is now on the market for the first time in 40 years. In addition to its geometric exterior, what truly stands out about this home is its light-filled interior, which spans 3,115 square feet and features dramatic ceiling heights and multi-level loft spaces. The indoor-outdoor flow, as described in the listing, is reinforced by multiple courtyards and skylights. The half-acre property, situated near the 565-acre Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area with 6.5 miles of walking trails, is currently contingent. 1266 Winwood Dr, Lake Forest, $1,775,000 California vibes abound at this nearly 5,000-square-foot midcentury modern residence in woodsy Lake Forest. Designed by Chicago-area architect Arnold Schaffner in 1965, the stone and glass five-bedroom home, last on the market in 2020, has well-preserved details. It has a striking two-story living room, which boasts a wraparound gallery, a hand-built stone fireplace, and 20-foot-high windows. There is an updated eat-in kitchen that opens up a family room, along with a finished basement with an en-suite bedroom. If the four-acre setting with an inground pool and beautiful landscaping isn’t private or serene enough, the property is located right next to the Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve. Page 199 of 208 ATTACHMENT F Page 200 of 208 Page 201 of 208 From: To: Christopher Marx Cc: Subject: Re: Demolition Permit Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025 12:32:59 PM Attachments: image001.png Outlook-kjw1mfs0.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Christopher, Deconstruction of the structure at 1985 Trapp Lane starting roughly on August 1, 2025. This will take 6 weeks to complete from commencement time. Thanks, Brandon Kane 1529 Shermer Road, Northbrook, Il 60062 Office 847.291.2457 Mobile 847.707.5979 www.scottsimpsondesignbuild.com From: Brandon Kane <b Sent: Thursday, June 5, 2025 12:25 PM To: Christopher Marx <CMarx@winnetka.org> Cc: Subject: Re: Demolition Permit Christopher, Attached is the Plat of Survey. From: Christopher Marx <CMarx@winnetka.org> Sent: Thursday, June 5, 2025 11:48 AM To: Brandon Kane < Page 202 of 208 Page 203 of 208 Page 204 of 208 Page 205 of 208 Page 206 of 208 Page 207 of 208  HPC Monthly Communications Ideas – September 15, 2025 1. GFA bonus for restoring older homes 2. Architects and contractors who specialize in restoring vintage homes 3. Winnetka Preservation Award recipients’ testimonials for preservation 4. Solid Rock House, 82 Essex – materials reuse and architectural archiving 5. 1207 Whitebridge Hill Road – Landmark Nomination 6. Historic Home Preservation tools 7. Children’s architectural activities 8. Winnetka Historical Society architectural listing 9. Guest spot at farmer’s market for outreach 10. Addition to Crow Island School, a historically and architecturally significant property 11. Availability of information on homes at Winnetka Historical Society 12. 615 Elm Street – GFA Bonus and Landmark Status Page 208 of 208