Carter, Frederick B., Jr., House
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Why it's listed
Built in 1910 at 1024 Judson Avenue in Evanston, this two-story house of brick, stucco and wood was designed by architect Walter Burley Griffin for the Carter family. A building permit dated February 9, 1910 put the cost at $8,000. The house sits across the width of a 100-by-190-foot lot, with a plan organized around a central brick fireplace core and a consistent trim height that unifies the interior and exterior. Griffin used open gables, projecting masses, receding volumes and a combination of brick, stucco and dark half-timber trim. The house is considered an excellent specimen of his early modern work, reflecting his effort to develop a style distinct from that of his master, Frank Lloyd Wright. It has come down with few major alterations. The porch, enclosed in 1915, was restored to its original design in 1970, and the house remains a private residence. Its plans were published in 1911, and Griffin's presentation drawing is held at Northwestern University.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an excellent, nearly unaltered example of Griffin's early modern style. It shows his effort to develop a style derived from, yet independent of, his master Frank Lloyd Wright. It is described as an early but mature work of considerable aesthetic merit.
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 74000758, listed July 30, 1974. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1024 Judson Ave., Evanston |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Listed | July 30, 1974 |
| Reference number | 74000758 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 20th Century (specific date 1910) |
| Architect / builder | Walter Burley Griffin, architect |
| Architectural style | Prairie School / early modern style |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied as a private residence; rehabilitation was under way, with the porch restored to its original design in 1970. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.03635, -87.68253 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
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 74000758.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q19876919
- This listing as JSON
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