Andridge Apartments
Why it's listed
Built in 1923 on the southeast corner of Ridge Avenue and Church Street in Evanston, this three-story apartment building follows an "S" type courtyard plan. A garden court opens onto Ridge Avenue, while a rear court brings light and ventilation to the Church Street apartments and those on the north side of the Ridge wing. Tudor details define the design: half-timbered gabled bays mark the courtyard and street entrances, and leaded casements sit over doors set in Tudor arches. The walls are red brick with limestone trim. Inside are nine two-bedroom, twelve one-bedroom and twenty-nine studio apartments, the studios being three-room units whose dining room can serve as a bedroom. Units open two to a stairhall and have hardwood floors, oak trim and pull-out beds. The building was listed for its cohesive design, its fit to a corner lot, and its comfortable compact apartments. A 1977 rehabilitation repaired the masonry and added matching storm windows.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it an excellent example of the "S" type courtyard building, cohesive in design and well fitted to its corner site. Despite small apartment sizes, the units have good light, views and cross-ventilation, along with quality finishes. It is also the most recent of three courtyard buildings on the east side of Ridge Avenue between Church and Davis Streets.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 84000927, listed March 15, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1627-1645 Ridge Ave., 1124-1136 Church St., Evanston |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Listed | March 15, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84000927 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Robert C. Ostergren |
| Architectural style | Tudor |
| Areas of significance | Community Planning and Development, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Sensitively rehabilitated in 1977, including tuckpointing, chemical cleaning, new walks, storm windows, a new roof and boiler, and gas lamps. |
| Acreage | 0.7 |
| Within district | Evanston Ridge Historic District |
| Coordinates | 42.04847, -87.68870 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 84000927.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4759307
- This listing as JSON
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