One of the grandest examples of neo-Classical, Italianate residences built in Chicago at the time of the Columbian Exposition, was originally designed by Stanford White and doubled in size by David Adler some 30 years later. Through several transformations over the decades, the house of Roman brick with terra cotta trim generally maintained the original exterior detailsand some of the interior finishes in the principal rooms. The building was divided into condominium units in 1978.

The Owner of the principal unit on the main floor wanted to preserve the grand materials and finishes that remained but wanted to enrich the color palette and furnishings more suited to her lifestyle.