Water Damage Restoration Services We have the expertise and equipment to handle any size of water damage to your business. To minimize disruption to your day, our professionals will work closely alongside you and other occupants of the building. Emergency Water Damage Mitigation 24 Hours 7 Days a Week The Service Restoration Team of Professionals […]
Read MoreIn the mail, a few weeks back, I received an envelope with some photocopies and a letter from Arthur Miller Jr., the Archivist and Librarian for Special Collections the Donnelley Library at Lake Forest (Illinois) College. I love surprises, and this was one. The photocopies were from an article from the September 1940 issue of […]
Read MoreAlways looking to “re-discover” overlooked urban architecture, I’m sure I can be really irritating to other people (especially my wife) in the family car as I suddenly pull over, or constantly make unexpected u-turns while driving through town. In “re-discovering” this house, I had driven past it many times while doing urban archaeology in Highland […]
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Allan and Helen Miller Residence – 1915 7121 S. Paxton – Chicago, Illinois The only surviving building in Chicago by Van Bergen, this house was designed for Allan Miller, an executive in the advertising industry, and his wife. Allan Miller (1181 – 1984) and his wife Helen Reeves Miller (1184 – 1973) were both born […]
Read MoreFrom its beginnings, Oak Park’s roots have been intricately intertwined with those of the city of Chicago. So too were the people of both communities connected to each other in the latter half of the 19th century. The growth of Oak Park, Illinois directly reflected that of Chicago. They shared a common history. The founders […]
Read MoreArchitect, John Van Bergen Designed Several Homes for Working Class Women, Artists and Authors With the (re)discovery of the Delia Fricke House in Highland Park, I became again aware at how unusual it was for single, working women and artists, earlier in the 20th Century to commission Architect designed houses. Though several of his clients […]
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The amount of flooded basements is on the rise. Even if you haven’t been flooded, all homes are at risk. The most frequent causes are heavy rainfall, broken pipes or a faulty sump pump. Irrespective of the cause, immediate attention must be paid to flooded basements to stop long-term damage. Here are some tips on […]
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It’s enough stress to stop the water from flowing all over your floor, but the possibility of getting your water damage claim denied can cause even more grey hair. Being armed with the knowledge of how to approach making a claim may increase your probability of getting your coverage approved. 1. Read Your Coverage One […]
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Burst Water Pipe Repair We all enjoy the convenience of having running water in our home but along with that convenience comes the possibility of problems. The pipes in the home are sturdy but it is not out of the question for them to experience issues from time to time. A burst pipe is one […]
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