Town of Fort Sheridan Residence

Front exterior view of restored landmark residence on former military base in Chicago’s North Shore overlooking Lake Michigan

Restored landmark residence on former military base living room with ‘welcome’ hooked rug and handmade trolley – part of an old train set, and antique wicker chairs

Restored landmark residence on former military base living room with fireplace, a rooster weather vane and sculptural plan stand

Restored landmark residence on former military base sun porch breakfast room with Lake Michigan view

Restored landmark residence on former military base staircase leading to great room with antique Chinese well buckets

Restored landmark residence on former military base great room with chain-stitched runner and ‘prancing horse’ weather vane

Restored landmark residence on former military base dining room with penny-pitch board on wall above a whirligig by Ed Larson

Restored landmark residence on former military base library seating area with a colorful Double Irish Chain quilt and photographs by Karl Blossfeldt

Restored landmark residence on former military base kitchen with green-and-white painted checkerboard floor and antique Irish butcher block table

Restored landmark residence on former military base bedroom with antique wicker chairs and a Victorian crazy quilt above the bed

Restored landmark residence on former military base sitting room with the Star of Bethlehem quilt and down-filled sofa

Restored landmark residence on former military base stair hall with table and chairs and a 1930’s “American Flag” quilt with improvised design

Front exterior view of restored landmark residence on former military base in Chicago’s North Shore overlooking Lake Michigan Restored landmark residence on former military base living room with ‘welcome’ hooked rug and handmade trolley – part of an old train set, and antique wicker chairs Restored landmark residence on former military base living room with fireplace, a rooster weather vane and sculptural plan stand Restored landmark residence on former military base sun porch breakfast room with Lake Michigan view Restored landmark residence on former military base staircase leading to great room with antique Chinese well buckets Restored landmark residence on former military base great room with chain-stitched runner and ‘prancing horse’ weather vane Restored landmark residence on former military base dining room with penny-pitch board on wall above a whirligig by Ed Larson Restored landmark residence on former military base library seating area with a colorful Double Irish Chain quilt and photographs by Karl Blossfeldt Restored landmark residence on former military base kitchen with green-and-white painted checkerboard floor and antique Irish butcher block table Restored landmark residence on former military base bedroom with antique wicker chairs and a Victorian crazy quilt above the bed Restored landmark residence on former military base sitting room with the Star of Bethlehem quilt and down-filled sofa Restored landmark residence on former military base stair hall with table and chairs and a 1930’s “American Flag” quilt with improvised design

About this Residence

Suzanne Lovell Inc. completely restored this national landmark residence to provide modern amenities within elegant architectural details by Holabird & Roche circa 1890.

“Forget that you are amazingly talented and diligent designers. What you provide is peace of mind.”

—Client, Chicago

“We all appreciated the professionalism of Suzanne Lovell, Inc. The detail of the client’s home and your team were Superior. We look forward to more work together over the coming years.”

—Randy Kurtz. Kurtz Homes Naples

In the News - Town of Fort Sheridan Residence

Architectural Digest magazine cover, American Country Houses feature

Architectural Digest – June 2005
“At Ease in Fort Sheridan: New orders for a Queen Anne-style house on a former military base”

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