Swift House
- Also Known As: Chicago Urban League Headquarters
- Address: 4500 S Michigan Ave
- Neighborhood of Grand Boulevard, Chicago in Chicago
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1883/00/00 | Willett and Pashley | Architect | Designed in the Romanesque and Queen Anne styles, Swift House is built on a stretch of Michigan Avenue lined with large mansions, one of the most beautiful streets in the city. | |||
| 1892/00/00 | Gustavus Franklin Swift | Father of the Bride | A gift from Gustavus Swift to his daughter and son-in-law, plans are announced for a substantial marble-clad residence at the southwest corner of Michigan Avenue and 45th Street. | Marriage of Helen Swift and Edward Morris | ||
| 1893/00/00 | Edward Morris | Home | Helen and Edward Morris move into their home just as Chicago is preparing to host the World's Columbian Exposition. | |||
| 1893/00/00 | Helen Swift Neilson | Home | Helen and Edward Morris move into their home just as Chicago is preparing to host the World's Columbian Exposition. |
| Particulars for Swift House: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Area of Significance | Commerce |
| Criteria | Person |
| Owner | Private |
| Architectural Style | Richardsonian Romanesque |
| Architectural Style | Romanesque Revival |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
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