In 1893 one of the most unique residential landmark buildings opened in Lincoln Park, The Brewster, formerly known as The Lincoln Park Palace. The architect was Enoch Hill & he used the principles of skeleton-frame construction. It is located at 2800 N. Pine Grove at the corner of Pine Grove & Diversey. The main entrance on Pine Grove was originally the ladies entrance, the men entered on Diversey. When you walk through the front door you really are taken back in time. While the facade retains its turn of the century beauty with rusticated stone & terra cotta, the open atrium inside is the real work of art. The building is nine stories of open space, interlaced with steel and glass block transparent catwalks, and capped off with a skylight. The building also has the original cage elevator that must be operated by the doorman. The beautiful stairways are all cast iron.
Charlie Chaplin lived in the penthouse suite during the heyday of Chicago filmaking at the Essanay Studios between 1915 and 1916. Several movies were filmed at The Brewster including Child’s Play and Running Scared.

Here is a great video showing the unique features of “The Brewster”

The Brewster from Chicago magazine on Vimeo.

If you are looking for a condo in Lincoln Park be sure to check out the Brewster, pets are allowed but they must be under 30 pds. Check out all available condos for sale or rent here.