James Charnley House, Chicago

Name: James Charnley House
Address: 1365 N Astor St, Chicago, 60610, United States
Telephone: +1 312-573-1365

#461 among attractions in Chicago

Museum, History museum, Art Nouveau architecture, Louis Sullivan, More...

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Facts and practical information

The James Charnley Residence, also known as the Charnley-Persky House, is a historic house museum at 1365 North Astor Street in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Built in 1892, it is one of the few surviving residential works of Louis Sullivan. ()

Built: 1892 (132 years ago)Coordinates: 41°54'27"N, 87°37'40"W

Address

1365 N Astor StDowntown (Near North Side)Chicago 60610 United States

Contact

+1 312-573-1365

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Day trips

James Charnley House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chicago History Museum, Oak Street, First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mariano Park.

~1910 ftNW
Chicago history brought to life
Chicago History Museum, Chicago
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, the Chicago History Museum stands as a tribute to the rich tapestry of the city's past. As a beacon of culture and education, this museum offers a deep dive into the multifaceted history of one of America's...
0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping district
Oak Street, Chicago
13 min walk • Oak Street, though much less famous than its Parisian counterpart, is one of the most prestigious streets in Chicago, known primarily for its exclusive shopping. Located in close proximity to the Gold Coast, one of the city's wealthiest neighborhoods, Oak Street offers...
~1440 ftSW
Church
First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chicago
7 min walk • Nestled in the bustling urban landscape of Chicago, the First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church stands as a beacon of faith and community in the heart of the city. With its rich history and vibrant congregation, this church is not only a place of worship but...
0.4 miS
Park
Mariano Park, Chicago
11 min walk • Mariano Park is a small public park in Chicago at the intersection of Rush Street and State Street in Gold Coast. It has an official address of 1031 North State Street. The land was initially acquired by the city in 1848 but was not transferred to the Chicago Park District until 1959.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Comedy club, Concerts and shows
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~1010 ftN
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
International Museum of Surgical Science, Chicago
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0.5 miS
Italianate architecture
William Waller House, Chicago
13 min walk • The William Waller House is a historic house located at 1012 N. Dearborn St. in the Near North Side neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.
0.5 miS
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Near North Side, Chicago
14 min walk • The Near North Side is the eighth of Chicago's 77 community areas. It is the northernmost of the three areas that constitute central Chicago, the others being the Loop and the Near South Side.
~1960 ftN
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Abraham Lincoln: The Man, Chicago
10 min walk • Abraham Lincoln: The Man is a larger-than-life size 12-foot bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States.
0.5 miN
Bridge, Modernist architecture
Lincoln Park Passerelle, Chicago
14 min walk • The Lincoln Park Passerelle is a through arch pedestrian bridge in Chicago. It spans Lake Shore Drive, and allows pedestrians to cross between Lincoln Park and the North Avenue Beach. The bridge was designed by Ralph H. Burke and was completed in 1940. It is a contributing property to the Lincoln Park Historic District.
0.5 miS
Tower, Skyscraper
One Magnificent Mile, Chicago
14 min walk • One Magnificent Mile is a mixed-use high-rise tower completed in 1983 at the northern end of Michigan Avenue on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago containing upscale retailers on the ground floor, followed by office space above that and luxury condominium apartments on top.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is James Charnley House open?

James Charnley House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 12 pm - 1 pm
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 10 am - 1 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to James Charnley House?

Nearby attractions include Astor Street District, Chicago (2 min walk), Gold Coast, Chicago (4 min walk), Madlener House, Chicago (5 min walk), Seven Houses on Lake Shore Drive District, Chicago (5 min walk).

How to get to James Charnley House by public transport?

The nearest stations to James Charnley House:

Bus

Lake Shore Drive & Schiller SB • Lines: 151 (3 min walk)

Metro

Clark/Division • Lines: Red (9 min walk)
Sedgwick • Lines: Brown, Purple (16 min walk)