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Porch or extended
living room? PAGE 5
Tile for the times PAGE 19
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Contents
Hidden retreat
Porch or extended living room?................. 5
Tile for the times
Styles and techniques from the past ...........19
Fine furnishings
Beautiful botanics .............................11
Re-purpose, reclaim, redecorate..........12
Colorful home .....................................14
ON THE cOvEr: The kitchen of the Lewis Lozier home in Oak Park has been
completely updated. Its one of the two kitchens in the home. // Photo courtesy
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the home was designed by famous archi-
tects Tallmadge and Watson in 1906 for
Lewis Lozier, charter member of the River
Forest Tennis Club. The current owners
thoughtful updates converted a home that
was cutting edge at the turn of the last
century into one that is amenable to how
modern homeowners live.
The homes exterior bears the mark of
the Prairie School style in its horizontal
lines. Lap-siding, rough cedar board sid-
ing and batten define the exterior. The
original, deep front porch was designed
to offer protected access to the outdoors,
both in warmer months when it is used as
a sitting area and in colder months when
the living rooms art glass doors out to the
porch allow views of the yard.
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Realtor Marcee Gavula, who is listing the
home for $715,000 for Baird and Warner, notes
that Tallmadge and Watson were particularly
careful in their use of outdoor vistas and motifs
in this specific home.
The Prairie School was very interested in the
interplay between outside and inside. You can
bring the outdoors inside in three different places
throughout the house: an upstairs balcony, the
back porch and the front porch, she says. How
cool is it to open up the art glass doors to the loggia
and let the outdoors in? This porchs high walls al-
low the homeowners to be outside without being
in full view of the street. Its a hidden retreat.
The rear of the home was carefully redesigned
to offer more outdoor living space, without com-
promising its architectural integrity. The cur-
rent owner added a back porch designed to exact
specifications of the original front porch, making
for a seamless addition that boosts the homes out-
door entertainment area.
With the addition of the porch, the backyard
now includes four outdoor zones. The yard boasts
a koi pond surrounded by a garden, a pergola seat-
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SEAmLESS fLOw: Te back porch of the Lewis Lozier house in River Forest was designed to exact
specifcations of the original front porch. Te backyard boasts a koi pond surrounded by a garden.
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Throughout the life of the
home, the majority of the origi-
nal architectural features were
left untouched. Twenty-nine
original art glass windows in
an abstract tree motif fill the
rooms with natu-
ral light. The hard-
wood floors remain
throughout as does
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and built-ins in the
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on the landing up-
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In the living room
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rounded by built-
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glass windows. The
dining room also
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nal built-ins and
retains the art glass doors that
once led to a rear porch, now
converted to a family room off
the kitchen.
The Lozier Houses kitchen
has been completely updated
with a six-burner Bertazza
stove, new custom cabinetry
and a decorative tile backsplash.
The current owner also over-
hauled the basement, creating
plenty of extra space for living
and entertaining. A second full
kitchen with a large walk-in
pantry and preparation space
makes this an ideal caterers
kitchen. Cork flooring and cus-
tom wood moldings throughout
make the family room with its
gas fireplace feel like an above-
ground space. A full bathroom
also exists on this floor.
On the second floor, the mas-
ter bedroom fea-
tures two closets,
and a valuable mod-
ern addition: a full
master bathroom.
Another bedroom
has its own outdoor
balcony, and shares
a hall bathroom
with two additional
bedrooms.
Gavula insists
this is a house
that is perfect for a
homeowner with an
appreciation for the
past as well as the
future.
The Prairie details of this
home are just spectacular, she
says. The homes 200-foot deep
lot provides an abundance of
outdoor space for a family. Plus,
you can truly have a green life-
style here. Not only are you do-
ing so by preserving an older
home, but you can walk to ev-
erything from this house. You
can be on the Green Line or Me-
tra in minutes, and Whole Foods
and Trader Joes are just steps
away. This is truly a fabulous
location.
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POPULAR DESIGN: Te homes exterior bears the mark of Prai-
rie School style with its horizontal designs.
How cool is it to
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glass doors to the
loggia and let the
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Vegetable wall plaques,
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Drawing on the techniques
used over a century ago, Heritage Tile
is bringing tile styles and techniques
from the past into todays home renova-
tions and restorations.
[We] really try to shed light on what
was distinctive about tile of an earlier
era, says Keith Bieneman, general
manager of Heritage Tile. There was
a difference in how tile was made and
used then. Our products really take you
back in time. They really create a sense
of place and authenticity.
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We had Patti walk through our home to make suggestions to
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on those suggestions. As everyone is surely aware, this is a diffcult
market right now. From the point of listing (March) to closing (August)
we easily had over 100 individuals come through the property. We
received regular e-mail comments from Patti regarding feedback
and input. Patti brought us three offers and at the end we had two
competing offers that allowed us to actually increase the selling price
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friendliness. This year my mother passed away and I contacted Patti
to handle the sale. She provided an excellent analysis, suggested
a selling price and provided tips on preparing the townhome for a
good showing. We were leaving for an extended vacation a few days
after the initial listing. Patti suggested we sign a power of attorney
naming our daughter as our agent just in case. Given the market,
we thought this was probably an extra detail, but we respected
Pattis advice. Much to my joy, six days into my vacation, I received
an email that a bid had been offered. By the time we returned from
our vacation the closing was only a few weeks in the future. Patti did
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We really loved working with Patti to fnd our home. After our
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one we liked, Patti was a tremendous negotiator and advocate
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Patti was extremely easy and fun to work with. As frst time home
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She is an outstanding Realtor who is genuinely concerned about
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Being a frst time home buyer, I was very apprehensive about the
whole process, but working with Patti made things very easy. Patti
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market and only wants the best for her clients. I appreciated her
honesty and willingness to fnd the best property for me. I would
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- Jennifer Koetsier
In bringing the three lines
together under one umbrella,
Bieneman says the company
had a two-pronged mission.
First we wanted to repro-
duce all the elements that were
available to pre-war craftsmen
when a lot of historical homes
were originally built, he says.
Secondly, we wanted to edu-
cate architects, designers and
homeowners on the historic
tiles value and why these tech-
niques are worth preserving.
It really adds value to a home
to preserve the style that was
there originally.
Bieneman notes that the
tiling process prior to World
War II was quite different
from the modern products
produced today.
For about a 40-year pe-
riod, tile work was very simi-
lar and didnt really begin to
change until the Depression
and World War II. Pre-war
tiling was very utilitarian in
the sense that it was very pre-
cise, very sanitary and easy
to maintain, explains Biene-
man. All of the tiles and ac-
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tiles to make a joint or a curve,
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While todays tiles might be
made to function with miters
and cuts, earlier work had in-
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KIDS HELPING KIDS 911 CHARITY LEMONAID
STAND Seventh year of lemonade, popcorn and baked
goods for charity. This years event will bene t Oak Park-
River Forest Food Pantrys Holiday Food & Gift Basket
Program. 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at front yard
of house at 731 Bonnie Brae, River Forest. Patty Henek,
366-1360, phenek@yahoo.com.
OPRF GIRLS XCOUNTRY FOOD DRIVE All week,
until Friday, Sept. 12, the OPRF Girls X-Country team will
be running around Oak Park and River Forest delivering
yers encouraging residents to donate non-perishable
goods for the Oak Park Food Pantry. So look for those y-
ers on your doorsteps because after school, the girls will
be running back to the houses who have left food and
pick it up and then deliver it to the Food Pantry. All you
have to do is put it on your porch. The girls will do the
rest! This lasts only one week, so keep your eyes open
for these good will runners! Through Friday, Sept. 12.
Oak Park and River Forest. Questions? Contact Katherine
Foran, OPRF Communications/Community Relations at
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FOR MUSIC LOVERS
AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC AT FITZGERALDS
Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 8 p.m.-Chicago singer spot-
light featuring Carolyn Chiovino, Liz Walker and Joe
Scumaci, $8. Thursday, Sept. 11, at 8:30 p.m.-David
Polk Project featuring Pamela Rose, $8. Friday, Sept.
12, at 9 p.m.-Bruce Robison, Guy Forsyth and Luke
Sayers, $15. Saturday, Sept. 13, time tbd-Bill Kirchen,
cost tbd. Sunday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m.-Bill OConnells
Chicago Skyliners Big Band, $10, 17 and under $5.
Tuesday, Sept. 16-Open Mike in the SideBar, 8 p.m.
signup, 9p.m. showtime. 21+, free. Wednesday, Sept.
17, at 7:30 p.m.-Rob Partons JazzTech Big Band,
$10, 17 and under $5. FitzGeralds Nightclub, 6615
Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. 788-2118. www. tzgeralds
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SCOOPS OF LIVE PIANO MUSIC A local artist plays
from 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday at Brown Cow Ice Cream
Parlor. No cover, just enjoy the cool treats. Coconut
Brownie Fudge is this months avor. 7347 Madison, For-
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FOR THEATER LOVERS
VILLAGE PLAYERS LOVE IN THE MIDDLE AGES
Dating for boomers. New musical from Scott Urban
and Robert Solone. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3
p.m. Sunday through Sunday, Sept. 21. $25; $20 for
65 and older and 18 and younger. Village Players
Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison, Oak Park.
866-764-1010. www.village-players.org.
CIRCLE THEATRES ESCANABA IN LOVE The
Escanaba prequel, Escanaba in Love, written by Je
Daniels, opens Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 8 p.m. It will
run from Sept. 12 through Oct. 26. 8 p.m. Fridays,
Saturdays. 3 p.m. Sundays. 8 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 2, 9,
16 and 23. Thursday shows, $20; all other shows, $26.
Discounts, group rates available. 7300 Madison, Forest
Park. 771-0700. www.circle-theatre.org.
102 PERFORMED AT DOMINICAN The universitys
Performing Arts Center presents a Readers Theatre
production of 102. This play portrays the stories of six
women trapped in a World Trade Center restroom on
September 11, 2001. See 102 on Thursday, Sept. 11
at 7 p.m. in the Eloise Martin Recital Hall. Free, but
reservations are recommended. Call 488-5000 or visit
www.dom.edu/pac. Dominican University, 7900 W.
Division, River Forest.
TOURS, EXHIBITS
JANICE ELKINS URBAN LANDSCAPES: 22 YEARS
This months featured artist at the Oak Park library is
Oak Park painter Janice Elkins, who works in acrylics,
oils and encaustic wax. Elkins work will be on display
from Tuesday, Sept. 2, through Tuesday, Sept. 30, in
the second- oor gallery of the librarys main branch.
Meet the artist at a reception Thursday, Sept. 11, from
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake.
383-8200, www.oppl.org.
PUBLIC SPACES, PRIVATE MOMENTS The ex-
hibit of works about urban space by Bill Guy and Ulrike
Muller opens with a lecture by Guy on Wednesday,
Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. Reception to follow. Through Sat-
urday, Oct. 18. Free. Call Jessica Cochran at 524-6597
for details. www.dom.edu Dominican Universitys
OConnor Art Gallery, 7900 W. Division, River Forest.
JULIETTE HERWITTS PAINTINGS AT HOUSE
RED 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Check out artist
Juliette Herwitts work while sipping wine at her
opening reception. Herwitts paintings show a
perception of urban environments at night time,
while trying to capture the chaos of the city. Copies of
Nightscapes, her recently released book of paintings,
will be available. Her exhibit runs through Tuesday,
Sept. 30 with the following times and days: 12 to 7
p.m. Tuesdays. 12 to 8 p.m. Wednedays & Thursdays.
12 to 9 p.m. Fridays. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays. 12
to 5 p.m. Sundays. House Red, 7403 Madison, Forest
Park. 771-7733.
ART TOURS AT THE LIBRARY Main branch of the
Oak Park library o ers tours of its contemporary art and
the rst and third Saturday of the month start at 10 a.m.
and at 1 p.m. The tours are free, but call 383-8200 to
reserve a time. 834 Lake, Oak Park www.oppl.org.
TO THE DOGS A mixed media exhibit that acknowl-
edges the dog days of summer with works about our
canine friends. Through Sunday, Sept. 14, at Art Gecko, 19
Harrison, Oak Park. 358-1950. www.artgeckoltd.com.
HAVE TEA AT HISTORIC PLEASANT HOME On
Thursdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., personal chef Susan
Hynes is introducing the newest addition to the Pleas-
ant Home tour: tea and light refreshments that she
prepares. $25. Registration is required at least a week
in advance. 217 S. Home Ave., Oak Park. 383-2654.
www.oakparkparks.com.
VISIT OAK PARKS GARDEN OF EDEN Check out
the ongoing ower show of snapdragons, sweet pea
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Wednesday Journal welcomes notices about events that Oak Park and River
Forest community groups and businesses are planning. Well work to get the
word out if you let us know whats happening by noon Wednesday a week
before your news needs to be in our paper. Send details to Wednesday Jour-
nal, 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 60302 or e-mail kmuriello@wjinc.com.
CALENDAR
If you have a child who likes to sing, make sure you get
him or her to auditions this afternoon (Wednesday, Sept.
10) for the Oak Park and River Forest Childrens Cho-
rus. No material needs to be prepared, and scholarships are
available for this easygoing yet high-achieving group. Check
out performances at www.oprfcc.com/youtube.htm.
Local musicians and educators have worked through
this group for almost 20 years to make young people com-
fortable with music ranging from Marriage of Figaro
to Bridge Over Troubled Water. Chorus members range
from kindergarten to high school and come from Oak
Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Berwyn, Maywood, Chica-
go, Melrose Park and Cicero. The groups four ensembles
rehearse in Oak Park but perform throughout the region,
including with the Joffrey Ballet during the holidays.
The auditions will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the audito-
rium of Julian Middle School, 416 S. Ridgeland, Oak Park.
For details, call 383-1971 or e-mail oprfcc@sbcglobal.net. Todays after-school stop
of a job. Heritage Tile main-
tains reproductions of period
tile catalogues, showing the
wide range of products once
used in homes and businesses.
Heritage Tiles products
have been available for years
to architects, designers and
knowledgeable homeown-
ers, but by opening their first
storefront in Oak Park, the
company hopes to expand its
reach. Bieneman says that
Oak Park, with its stock of
historical and architecturally
significant homes, was
a natural fit for the
store.
In most homes of a
certain era, kitchens
and bathrooms have
been updated since
they were first built
and little of the original
tile remains. We offer the
expertise to replicate the
appropriate kind of tile
for a home or building. For
instance, in Frank Lloyd
Wrights Harry Goodrich
home, we have assisted in an
ongoing restoration.
Heritage used Subway Ce-
ramics brand of authentic
subway tile as well as un-
glazed porcelain floor mosa-
ics in a bathroom renovation
of the Goodrich home, which
was built in 1896. The com-
pany restored the simplicity
of the homes original period,
using an Avalon restoration
glaze to achieve the look of
a vintage patina and radius
trim elements to replicate the
cleanly finished corners that
were typical in early 20th cen-
tury tile work.
Heritage has also worked on
large scale commercial proj-
ects. The company has played
an integral role in restoring the
original Rookwood Tile in Chi-
cagos Monroe building. Built
in 1912, the Romanesque style
structure includes tiled floors,
walls and vaulted ceilings.
Farther from home but with
an Oak Park connection, Sub-
way Ceramics was the exclu-
sive tile supplier in the
restoration project at
the Historic Park Inn Hotel in
Mason City, Iowa, a landmark
Frank Lloyd Wright restora-
tion project. Subway Ceramics
provided all of the historically
correct subway tiles walls and
hex mosaic flooring in the
bathrooms as well as repro-
duced the original lobby floor
pattern.
Bieneman notes that while
Heritage is prepared to handle
the most historically signifi-
cant of projects, the company
has many tile lines.
We offer lines other
than the Subway Ceramics,
Heritage Tile and Rookwood
lines. We really want to offer
the Oak Park community a full
service tile store. We can serve
all budgets.
we oer the expertise to replicate the appropriate
kind of tile for a home or building.
KEITH BIENEMaN
General Manager, Heritage Tile
Your Trusted
Tree Care Company
For More Than 50 Years
Few tree specialists know the trees of Oak Park,
River Forest, Forest Park, Riverside or Elmwood Park
as well as we do.
Thats why so many residents and businessesincluding
many parkscall on Davis for tree service.
Healthy, beautiful trees not only enhance the look of
your property, but its value as well. All the more reason
to provide them with proper care.
Tree Trimming
Tree Fertilizing
Tree Removal
Stump Removal
How we can help you:
For FREE estimates
call 708-771-8500
or email DavisTreeCare@gmail.com
www.DavisTreeCare.com
24 Hour Service Available for
Emergency Storm Damage
Tree Disease Treatment
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& I N P R I N T
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