There are many beautiful houses on West Caton Street in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, and this house at 2152 West Caton is one of them! It was built in 1891 in the Gothic Revival style by architects Faber and Pagels. The house has many Art glass windows. The dragon design above the door is also very ornate.
The house also has a very sordid and sad history! The first owner was Max Tauber. He was a livery contractor for the City of Chicago and was friends with the mayor. He lost everything in the 1929 stock market crash. He worked with banker Joseph Noel (of Noel State Bank) to pay back all of his debts. Tragically, he then murdered his wife and committed suicide in the 1930s. The house then became a rooming house.
That was sad. I was wondering this morning whether you did a newsletter this week.
Thanks Suzette. Yes. The house has a sad history, but it was just sold and hopefully it’ll get a happy future!! And I’m getting a little slower with posting. 😉