Beatty, Ross J., House
Also known as: Halcyon Hall
Why it's listed
Halcyon Hall is a Tudor Revival mansion at 344 Ravine Drive in Highland Park, built around 1909 and designed by an architect identified as Pasquay. It was the second Highland Park residence of Ross J. Beatty, an Inland Steel executive. The house has an irregular plan, two stories plus a basement and a third floor under the roof. Its brick walls over red tile and gypsum block are finished with plaster, and the south section and the coach house are half timbered. Sandstone bas reliefs set in the brick include a coat of arms and two carrying the name Halcyon Hall. Hipped and gabled roofs, three dormers and three offset chimneys add to its profile. The grounds include a coach house with four garages, an apartment and a greenhouse, plus a gazebo. The property was listed for its fine siting, detailed craftsmanship and the scale of living it represents, which would be difficult to duplicate today.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as an elegant Tudor mansion with impressive siting and exquisite interior and exterior detailing, reflecting a lifestyle not often seen today. It was the second Highland Park home of Inland Steel executive Ross J. Beatty. The architect Pasquay designed it at a scale and quality of craftsmanship that would be difficult to duplicate.
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 82002553, listed September 29, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 344 Ravine Dr., Highland Park |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Listed | September 29, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82002553 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Pasquay |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in fair condition, with some alterations in 1981 including a redone driveway, new front steps and planters, and possible changes to the front door portico. It remains in use as a single family residence. |
| Acreage | 1.8 |
| Coordinates | 42.18138, -87.78980 (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 82002553.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q85797951
- This listing as JSON
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