Charming, historic Victorian home with original woodwork

About the Space

A Living Piece of Chicago History — 1895 Queen Anne Graystone in Bronzeville This landmark South Side graystone has anchored its block since 1895 — one of Chicago's most intact surviving examples of Queen Anne residential architecture, with original carved stone, leaded bay windows, twin wood-carved fireplaces, and a grand spindle staircase that has never been replaced or replicated. At 3,600 square feet with 10–11 foot ceilings throughout, it shoots like a dream and reads on camera with immediate, effortless period authenticity. The Architecture The exterior alone is a production asset: an ornamental gabled entrance flanked by classical columns, a carved graystone facade, and horizontal bands of leaded glass bay windows that catch light beautifully at any hour. Inside, every room delivers — pocket doors, crown moldings, inlaid hardwood floors, and two delicate wood-carved fireplaces create a layered visual depth that no studio set can replicate. The grand staircase is a natural focal point for dramatic entrances, portraiture, and architectural hero shots. The Spaces The home offers a formal entry foyer, living room, dining room, four bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms across multiple floors — each with distinct character and generous ceiling height. The contemporary kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless appliances provides a functional modern contrast to the home's historic bones, making it versatile across production types and time periods. The Neighborhood You're in Bronzeville — one of Chicago's most storied and culturally rich neighborhoods, blocks from the DuSable Black History Museum, Washington Park, and the University of Chicago. The block is quiet and residential, with classic Chicago streetscape in every direction and minimal foot traffic to disrupt your shoot. Who Books This Space This property is a natural fit for period dramas, prestige television, feature films, fashion and editorial shoots, music videos, and brand campaigns seeking genuine architectural character. If your production needs a space that looks like Chicago actually looked — not a cleaned-up version of it — this is it.