13020 Greenwood Avenue (built 1939) - Designed for a physician, his wife and son, the Heimbach House provided space for the varied activities of each. The first floor contained a living area, a dining area, a kitchen, and a physicians office that included an X-ray room and dark room. The second floor, stepped back from the first, contained three bedrooms, a maids room, three baths, a living room, and an outdoor terrace. A steel-framed structure, the home featured exterior walls of glass and common brick with wood details that accented the horizontal lines of the house. The most striking feature was the massive brick chimney at the corner of the house, which created a strong vertical contrast to the horizontal lines of the house. The chimney housed the heating and mechanical equipment for the house and provided storage space. Designed by architect Bertand Goldberg (of Marina City fame) and built in 1939, this landmark International Style home is a unique addition to Blue Island’s architectural diversity.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 02:16:40 +0000
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