Historic Home
If you had seen this 1916 Junius Heights Craftsman before 2021, you would never believe it’s the same house. Katie Conklin and her husband essentially worked a miracle here, bringing this home back to life. Conklin is the founder of Gas Lamp Design, a commercial interior design business, and her husband is a contractor, so they…
There is something about Hollywood Heights that draws people who are looking for a place to put down roots and start their families. They don’t just want a house; they want a place to call home. This classic Craftsman bungalow is an example of what I mean. It’s been in the same family’s hands for…
In Hollywood Heights, the homes are rapidly becoming mullets, and that’s a good thing! They are all business in the front and a total party in the back. Or, to put it in more sensible terms, in a conservation district like Hollywood Heights, you can’t change the front of your home or the first third…
Mat MacKay knew about Munger Place before he moved to the neighborhood, or at least he thought he did. But when he and his wife Maggie found their historic Munger Place Prairie house, they learned the community is like no other. They also knew they’d found their home, sweet home. “I’m from Dallas and had…
Let’s talk about the best of both worlds: this 1930 Winnetka Heights Craftsman bungalow offers great original charm, and it’s party central once you step out the back door. Former owners completely updated the home and were careful to preserve original details, such as its built-in glass-front bookcases, stained-glass windows, and French doors. With a…
