Chicago Architect Benjamin Marshall's Work Highlighted in New Book
The Italian Renaissance grandeur of the Drake Hotel is his, as is the delightfully pink fantasy of the Edgewater Beach Apartments rising on the north end of Lake Shore Drive.
The Richard H. Dreihaus Museum Acquires Historic Murphy Auditorium
The board of directors of the Richard H. Driehaus Museum today announced the acquisition of the adjacent John B. Murphy Memorial Auditorium from the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
East Lake Shore Drive and Astor Street Listings and Farewell to One Winnetka!
Designed by the renowned Benjamin Marshall, who designed buildings and homes for Chicago’s elite – he became a “star” by being the “architect to the stars” – this 1925 beauty has timeless lines, a pleasing, spacious, open layout, a full Sixty Feet of Lake and Beach views, and one of the best locations in the City.
Steven Monz Tells Kalo Of Architect Benjamin Marshall
Steven Monz, a former Park Ridge resident, is the head docent of the Benjamin Marshall Society. When he came to talk about Marshall’s forgotten legacy designing iconic Chicago area landmarks.
Park Place Reinvented
City icon the Park Place Hotel will soon undergo a $9 million renovation project, complete with a 16,000 addition with indoor/outdoor event space, new pool, whirlpool and fitness room.
A new book explores the prolific work of little-known Chicago architect Benjamin H. Marshall
Benjamin Marshall designed some of Chicago’s most iconic buildings, yet he has nearly been forgotten by history.
Benjamin Marshall Society's Big Ben Bash
Benjamin Marshall, the historic architect who contributed to beautiful structures on the North Shore and Chicago, was feted by supporters of the society named in his honor this past May, held at the Drake.
Northbrook couple funds book, throws party, for little-known architect
If you've heard of architect Benjamin H. Marshall, you may owe that familiarity to Jane and Didier Lepauw of Northbrook. They say they've been trying to tell you about him for years.
A handful of new projects are transforming Milwaukee's downtown skyline
The $450 million project includes the tower and a lowrise, with a two-block-long commons, which will connect the highrise to Northwestern Mutual’s other historic Benjamin H. Marshall–designed neoclassical office building.
New Book Builds Recognition of Forgotten Chicago Architect
It could be said that the work of Chicago architect Benjamin Marshall has been hiding in plain sight for a century.
Demolished Edgewater Beach Hotel’s Sister Resort In Mississippi Met Similar Fate
Chicago architects Benjamin H. Marshall and Charles E. Fox are probably best known for designing the still-standing Drake Hotel in Downtown Chicago. But here in Edgewater, the building that brought them the most fame was the Edgewater Beach Hotel.
Story of Gilded Age at Mayslake Peabody Estate Attracts Rotary Interest
Did you know? Back in 1905 during the height of America’s Gilded Age, Paul Harris and three other business men established the first Rotary Club in downtown Chicago. According to A Century of Service written by David C. Forward, the four friends followed up on an idea to begin a” fellowship and business booster club.”
Hooray for Benjamin Marshall
He was dashingly handsome and an A-list partier, hosting bold-face names such as the Duke of Windsor at his lakefront mansion in Wilmette.
Benjamin H. Marshall: Architect and Bon Vivant
Benjamin H. Marshall’s designs included vast country estates, palatial residential buildings, sumptuous hotels, and innovative high-rise structures. His circle included anyone with intelligence, style, and wit.
Design History – The Work of Benjamin Marshall
The chapter was originally designed by Benjamin H. Marshall, noted Chicago architect whose associate Frank T. Kegley ’08 had long been advisor and friend of the chapter.