The currently listed home at 2121 North Hudson Avenue in Chicago’s Mid-North District was designed by prominent architect William W. Boyington, who was behind many notable structures in and around the city, such as the historic Water Tower. Built in 1869, the Italianate cottage is one of three houses on the North Side that survived the two-day Chicago Fire in 1871. Photo 2 of 7 in An Italianate-Style Cottage That Survived the Great Chicago Fire Hits the Market for $2.4M

An Italianate-Style Cottage That Survived the Great Chicago Fire Hits the Market for $2.4M

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The 3,650-square-foot home at 2121 North Hudson Avenue in Chicago’s Mid-North District was designed by prominent architect William W. Boyington, who was behind many notable structures in and around the city, including the landmark Water Tower. Built in 1869, this Italianate cottage is one of three houses on the city’s North Side that survived the ruinous Chicago Fire in 1871.