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Historic Elegance. Production-Ready Versatility
Film • Commercial • Photo Shoot Location in Chicago
Prairie-style architecture, extraordinary natural light, and multi-unit flexibility. Three flat gives you multiple scenes, easy access, and production ready flow.
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The Property
This Is Not a Basic Location
Built in 1916 and designed by Barry Byrne — a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright — this South Shore Chicago landmark carries a century of architectural intention into every frame. Featuring signature design elements by Alfonso Iannelli, the building's Prairie-style geometry, carved entries, and hexagonal windows were built to command attention. Today, they command the camera.
Built 1916
Prairie Style Architecture with over a century of character
Barry Byrne
Designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright protégé
Alfonso Iannelli
Signature handcrafted design elements throughout
3 Full Units
Multi-scene flexibility within a single address
Night Shoots
Permitted — with full scheduling flexibility
Production Advantage
Designed for Production Efficiency
Most locations offer character or convenience. This property delivers both. With three full apartment units, over 40 windows per floor, and nine-foot ceilings engineered for lighting rigs, your crew can move fast without sacrificing a single frame of visual quality. The quiet residential setting eliminates the ambient noise that plagues urban shoots, while the multi-room layouts allow simultaneous staging, prep, and shooting across distinct environments — all under one roof.
40+ Windows Per Floor
Consistent, directional natural light from multiple exposures throughout the day
Three Distinct Units
Independent spaces for multi-scene shooting without company moves
9 ft Ceilings
Ample vertical clearance for professional lighting setups and equipment
Quiet Residential Setting
Controlled acoustic environment for clean dialogue and ambient sound
Multi-Room Staging
Dedicated rooms for wardrobe, hair/makeup, crew holding, and production base
Unit Layout
Three Full Units. Endless Configurations.
Each of the three apartments offers a fully realized domestic environment — not a stripped-down rental, but a space rich with period detail and production-ready rooms. Whether you need a single unit for an intimate scene or all three for a complex multi-location narrative, the building scales with your creative vision.
Bedrooms
3 per unit — distinct in size, light, and character, offering versatile framing options
Bathrooms
2 per unit — period-appropriate fixtures with strong visual texture
Living & Dining
Open, well-proportioned rooms with deep hardwood floors and natural window light
Kitchen
Select units feature Saltillo tile — warm, textural, and distinctly cinematic
Sun Porch / Library
First-floor library; upper-floor sun porches — perfect for interviews and editorial setups
Interior Highlights
Every Room Tells a Story
Hand-carved details, original fireplaces, and exposed texture give the interiors an immediate sense of character. Every room feels production-ready, with a cinematic warmth that needs little to no dressing.
First Floor
Library. Living Room. Carved Entry.
The first floor anchors the building's most distinctive architectural moments. A formal library opens to a well-proportioned living and dining room flooded with directional window light. The hand-carved entry panels by Alfonso Iannelli set the tone the moment your camera crosses the threshold.
Library
Period shelving — a natural for interview and editorial setups
Living & Dining
Open, well-proportioned rooms with deep hardwood floors and natural window light
Carved Entry
Hand-carved panels by Alfonso Iannelli — an establishing shot that needs no augmentation
Second Floor
Sun Porch. Exposed Brick. Fireplace.
The second floor introduces the building's most textural environments. A sun porch bathed in directional light opens off the main living space — ideal for interviews, editorial setups, and intimate scenes. Exposed brick feature walls in select rooms add raw depth that no set dresser can replicate. A decorative fireplace anchors the floor with warmth and visual weight.
Sun Porch
Directional natural light from multiple exposures — a ready-made interview and editorial environment
Exposed Brick
Raw, textural surfaces in select rooms that read with exceptional depth on camera
Decorative Fireplace
A natural focal point for intimate scenes, dramatic close-ups, and atmospheric B-roll
Third Floor
Bedrooms. Saltillo Kitchen. Top-Floor Light.
The third floor offers the building's most intimate and versatile shooting environments. Three distinct bedrooms — each with its own character, light quality, and framing options — give directors and photographers maximum flexibility within a single unit. The kitchen, finished with warm Saltillo tile in select units, delivers a textural richness that reads as authentically period on camera.
Bedrooms
3 per unit — distinct in size, light, and character, offering versatile framing options
Saltillo Kitchen
Warm, textural, and distinctly cinematic — a surface that no modern kitchen can replicate
9 ft Ceilings
Ample vertical clearance for professional lighting setups and full equipment rigs
Exterior & Architecture
A Landmark Facade That Owns the Frame
The exterior of this building is as cinematically potent as the interior. Interlocking brick corner design, strong geometric Prairie-style lines, and handcrafted entry door panels by Alfonso Iannelli create a street-facing presence that requires no augmentation. Whether you need a period-appropriate establishing shot, a contemporary urban backdrop, or a richly textured architectural detail, the facade delivers — from every angle, in every light.
Facade Details
  • Interlocking brick corner design
  • Handcrafted entry door panels by Alfonso Iannelli
  • Hexagonal bay windows projecting toward the street
  • Strong geometric Prairie-style horizontal lines
Why It Matters on Camera
Architectural authenticity is one of the hardest things to fake in post-production. This building gives your production a real, earned visual authority that elevates every exterior frame — and signals to audiences that what they're watching is the genuine article.
Logistics & Access
Production-Ready From Day One
A great location that's difficult to access is a liability. This property was structured with production workflow in mind. Gated entry with video intercom ensures controlled access throughout your shoot day. Equipment loads in via side driveway access, keeping the street-facing facade clean for exterior shots. The three-car on-site garage keeps camera trucks and grip vans secure and immediately available. With no alley interference and a quiet residential block, your company moves happen on your schedule — not the city's.
Gated Entry
Video intercom system with controlled access for cast, crew, and equipment
Side Equipment Load-In
Dedicated side access keeps the front facade camera-ready at all times
Three-Car Garage
On-site secured parking for production vehicles — no scramble for street spots
Night Shoots Permitted
Flexible scheduling extends into evening hours for dramatic low-light production
WiFi & Utilities Included
Full connectivity and utilities are included — no surprises on your call sheet
Backyard & Basement
Exterior setups in the backyard; basement lounge and pool table for staging or B-roll
Ideal For
Where Serious Productions Come to Shoot
This property is purpose-aligned with the productions that demand the most from a location — where visual authenticity, logistical control, and architectural presence aren't optional extras, but baseline requirements. From agency-led commercial campaigns to independent features, this building has the versatility and the credibility to serve every format.
Film & Television
Period and contemporary scene settings with depth, texture, and architectural authority
Commercial & Branded Content
Distinctive interiors that elevate product and lifestyle campaigns above the generic
Interviews & Documentary
Sun porches, fireplaces, and windows create naturally compelling interview environments
Lifestyle & Editorial Photography
Rich surfaces, warm tones, and abundant natural light — built for editorial spreads
Digital Creator Productions
Premium architectural backdrops that position content above the competition
Rates & Booking
Flexible Packages for Every Production Scale
What's Included
  • Site visit fee — credited in full upon booking
  • Half-day and full-day rate options
  • Multi-day discounts available
  • WiFi, utilities, and garage access included
  • Flexible scheduling including nights and weekends
How Rates Work
Rates are structured around production size, shoot duration, and scope of use — whether you're bringing a two-person creative team or a full union crew. We offer transparent, straightforward packages designed to make budgeting simple and decision-making fast.
Contact us directly for a custom rate sheet tailored to your project. A location tour can be scheduled at your convenience — site visit fees are credited in full if you book.
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Visually distinctive, architecturally significant, and operationally ready — this South Shore landmark offers what most locations can only approximate. Secure your dates and bring a century of Prairie-style character to your next project.
Dorsey Pates Properties
Chicago, Illinois
South Shore Community
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