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Julius H. Huber

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Julius H. Huber (March 23, 1852 - October 21, 1939) was a prominent architect in Chicago, Illinois. He is especially known for his work in Edgewater, Chicago.[1] Clarence Hatzfeld's early architectural training was largely in Huber's office.[2] At least one building he designed is on the National Register of Historic Places.[1] He is buried in Rosehill Cemetery.[1] Huber designed churches, breweries, Brand's Hall at Clark and Erie streets, residences, apartments, stores and office buildings.[1] His firm also worked on coal sheds, docks, and coal-handling machinery.[1]

Works

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  • 14-16 East Pearson duplex, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • 14 East Chestnut townhouse (1895) (since demolished)
  • 621-627? (1887) a four-unit row house
  • 631 West Fullerton townhouse (1889)
  • 163-173 West North Avenue (1886), a multi-unit
  • 1054 West Oakdale residence (1886)
  • 3221 S. Calumet (1885), converted into a Bed & Breakfast
  • extension and steeple for First Lutheran church (c.1885), Blue Island, IL

Edgewater

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He designed and lived in:

  • 5510 N. Magnolia
  • 5532 North Lakewood
  • 5539 N. Wayne.[1]

He designed 12 other houses in the Lakewood Balmoral addition to Edgewater, developed by John Lewis Cochran.[1]

Other projects included:

  • 5222 North Lakewood residence (1898-1901)
  • 4519 North Virginia residence (1916)
  • 6640 Ashland (1916), a three-flat

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Julius H. Huber, Edgewater Architect, Vol. XIV, No. 3 - SUMMER 2003, by LeRoy Blommaert, Edgewater Historical Society
  2. Illinois Society of Architects Monthly Bulletin, Oct/Nov 1943, v. 28, no 4-5, p. 8.