Frangenheim, William, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1906 at 410 North 3rd Avenue in Maywood, Illinois, this house is a 2-1/2 story Foursquare of frame construction. It rests on a limestone foundation, is clad in narrow clapboards and is topped by a flared hip roof with three dormers. A broad enclosed porch, probably enclosed in the 1920s, runs across the front. Inside, four main rooms occupy each floor, and a split staircase serves both the front hall and the kitchen, allowing formal rooms to be kept for entertaining. Oak trim, slatted balusters, paneled doors and built-ins show Craftsman influence in a simplified form. A stucco garage with folding doors also contributes to the property. The house was listed for its architecture. It is a typical, largely unaltered example of the Foursquare homes common in Maywood, notable for its integrity and for never having been resided, rather than for high-style ornament.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is architecturally significant under Criterion C as a typical, well-preserved example of the Foursquare type found throughout Maywood. It reflects the town's early twentieth-century housing stock. Its simple exterior and Craftsman-influenced interior show practical, vernacular design with excellent integrity.
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 92000488, listed May 22, 1992. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 410 N. 3rd Ave., Maywood |
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| County | Cook County |
| Listed | May 22, 1992 |
| Reference number | 92000488 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1906 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements: Foursquare |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | In excellent condition and restored by the current owner; the third floor has been remodeled into a large bedroom, but room layout and historic detailing are intact. Still used as a single dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.89139, -87.83720 (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 92000488.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q104849398
- This listing as JSON
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