Hanson, Anton, E., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1912 at 7610 South Ridgeland Avenue in Chicago's South Shore community, this two-story Four-Square house was designed by architect Perley Hale for Anton E. Hanson, a Swedish-born electrician and contractor. Hanson and his partner George F. Barton Sr. ran a cement block manufacturing company, and the house served as a prototype for using concrete block in local residential building. The walls combine rusticated block at the basement and porch with smooth-faced block under a stucco finish, trimmed with abundant cast stone moldings, columns and balustrades. Inside, the original oak floors, trim, doors, hardware and a boxed beam dining room ceiling survive. It is one of only three concrete block homes in the South Shore area and was among the earliest houses there. Its exceptional cast stone detailing and high integrity led to its listing for architecture, and it remains a single-family home.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a superior example of concrete block residential construction in early twentieth-century Chicago, under Criterion C for architecture. It combines rusticated and smooth-face block with extensive cast stone detailing, which is rare in masonry houses. It is one of only three concrete block homes in the South Shore Community Area and retains a high degree of 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 06000008, listed February 9, 2006. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 7610 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago |
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| County | Cook County |
| Listed | February 9, 2006 |
| Reference number | 06000008 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1912 |
| Architect / builder | Hale, Perley (architect); Anton E. Hanson (owner and builder, with partner George F. Barton Sr.) |
| Architectural style | Other: Four-square |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a single dwelling; the form says it retains much of its original character, with only minor changes such as remodeled kitchen, bathroom and rear porch and replacement front casement windows. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.75877, -87.58267 (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 06000008.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q85742037
- This listing as JSON
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