Dilg, Herbert A., House
Why it's listed
Built around 1925-26 at 8544 Callie in Morton Grove, this brick Chicago Bungalow was commissioned by Herbert A. Dilg, who was serving his first term as village president. It is one of only a few Chicago Bungalows in a community of mostly vernacular houses. The cream face-brick walls, original green clay tile roof, limestone trim, octagonal front bay, enclosed sitting porch and art glass windows remain largely intact, and the first-floor plan keeps its hardwood floors, stained wood trim and built-in cabinetry. Dilg was the third generation of a family that helped guide Morton Grove from a rural farming settlement toward a suburban community. He served as mayor in 1925-26 and again from 1931 to 1944, and he ran the Morton Grove Garage next to his home. The house is the only intact structure historically associated with him, which together with its architecture supports its local importance.
Significance in brief: The house is argued to be locally significant under Criterion B for its association with Herbert A. Dilg, a Morton Grove businessman and two-time mayor from a family of civic leaders. Under Criterion C it is an intact example of the Chicago Bungalow in a village of mostly vernacular buildings. It is described as the only intact structure historically associated with Dilg.
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 09000781, listed September 30, 2009. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 8544 Callie, Morton Grove |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Listed | September 30, 2009 |
| Reference number | 09000781 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1925-1946 |
| Architectural style | Craftsman; Other: Chicago Bungalow |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Politics/Government |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in use as a single dwelling; the interior has some remodeling (kitchen, bathroom, basement, and non-original second-floor rooms) but the first-floor plan and finishes are largely original. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.03899, -87.78417 (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 09000781.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q96380877
- This listing as JSON
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