Bryan Lathrop House
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This home was constructed in 1891 for the family of businessman and philanthropist Bryan Lathrop. Like many who built mansions along Chicago's Gold Coast Bryan at the turn-of-the-century, Lathrop's influence in Chicago is striking. As a real-estate mogul, he proved instrumental in the development of Graceland Cemetery, the resting place for some of Chicago's most famous citizens. As well, he served as President of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and provided more than $700,000 (1910 value) to the cause. Much of his artwork and library found its way to the Art Institute of Chicago and the Newberry Library. Meanwhile, his house that he shared with his wife Helen, stands as a reminder of the growth of the Gold Coast, an area noted for its abundance of wealthy residents.
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Sources
Clague, Mark. "Chicago Symphony Orchestra." Newberry Library: Encyclopedia of Chicago. Accessed June 15, 2018. http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/270.html
Glessner House Museum. "Remembering Bryan Lathrop." Glessner House Museum Blog. May 30, 2016. http://glessnerhouse.blogspot.com/2016/05/remembering-bryan-lathrop.html
Seligman, Amanda. "Gold Coast." Newberry Library: Encyclopedia of Chicago. Accessed June 15, 2018. http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/524.html
Photo Sources
Early Photo: Property of Glessner Museum - http://glessnerhouse.blogspot.com/2016/05/remembering-bryan-lathrop.html
2010 Photo: http://chilandmarks2010.blogspot.com/2011/02/trip-92-lathrop-house.html
Modern Picture: http://yochicago.com/the-sheridan-park-6-flats-built-to-look-like-mansions/29456/