BARRINGTON HISTORY MUSEUM

BARRINGTON, IL

Living Room, Paul Schweiker House and Studio, Meacham Road, Schaumburg, IL Built in 1937-1938, this Modern International-style house was designed by Paul Schweiker to serve as his personal residence and studio. The house is low-slung and inspired by the surrounding Prairie environment, enhanced by landscape architect Franz Lipp. At the time of the house’s construction, the surroundings were largely rural, and not a heavily developed suburb as it is today. The house was inspired by the Brick residential architectural designs of Ludwig Mies van den Rohe, the landscape-inspired houses of Frank Lloyd Wright, and Japanese traditional architecture. In 1948-1950, the house was expanded with the addition of a bedroom on the front facade, as well as a cantilevered two-story addition to the studio wing, which housed the growing family and practice of Paul Schweiker. The house was the home of the Schweiker family until 1953, when Paul Schweiker accepted a position as the chair-man of the Yale School of Archi-tec-ture, moving to Connecticut. Following the departure of the Schweiker family, the house became home to Martyl and Alexander Langsdorf, whom lived in the house for the next six decades. The house is arranged in a T-shaped layout, with a studio to the north, a bedroom wing to the west, towards the nearby road and a detached garage and office building, and a living wing to the south. The studio wing is connected to the rest of the house via a covered breezeway, while the two other wings are linked via a glass-enclosed hallway, which allows for passive solar heating in the winter, with the overhang preventing direct sunlight from entering the house during the warmer summer months. The house is made up of three vertical brick wall planes, which include the chimney and fireplace in the living room, which are interspersed with redwood and glass walls. The interior and exterior of the house flow into one another almost seamlessly, with ample views of the surrounding grounds. Inside, the main house features a large living room and dining room that is partially open to the kitchen, two bedrooms, including one added in 1948-1950 to house Paul Schweikher Jr., a large bathroom with a cypress wood tub and shower, and a largely open floor plan. The studio wing features three separate spaces, with the original studio at the south end, a separate office space, later converted into a bedroom, a the north end, and a guest bedroom in the basement. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. Today, the house is operated as a museum by the Schweiker House Preservation Trust. The house is one of several notable early modern houses by significant architects in the Chicago suburbs, sitting among some of the last remaining open non-nature preserved land with rural character in Northwest Cook County.
Living Room, Paul Schweiker House and Studio, Meacham Road, Schaumburg, IL Credit: w_lemay

The Barrington History Museum, located in Barrington, IL, is a celebration of the town’s rich and vibrant history. This museum is housed in the former Barrington High School, which was constructed in 1924. The museum, which was established in 1989, is dedicated to preserving, collecting, and exhibiting the history of the Barrington area.

The museum contains a collection of over 12,000 artifacts, documents, and photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors can explore the area’s history through exhibits such as “The History of Barrington” and “The History of Education in Barrington”. There are also special exhibits that focus on Barrington’s unique history, such as the “Barrington in the Civil War” exhibit, which explores the town’s involvement in the conflict.

The museum also offers educational programs, lectures, and events such as the annual “Barrington History Fair” and “Barrington History Day”. In addition, the museum’s library is open to the public, and houses a collection of research materials, genealogical resources, and periodicals.

The Barrington History Museum is a wonderful resource for those interested in the history of the Barrington area. It is a great way to explore the past and to discover the stories of the people and families who have shaped the town’s history.

BARRINGTON HISTORY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BARRINGTON IL. US MID #8401700799

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Living Room, Paul Schweiker House and Studio, Meacham Road, Schaumburg, IL Built in 1937-1938, this Modern International-style house was designed by Paul Schweiker to serve as his personal residence and studio. The house is low-slung and inspired by the surrounding Prairie environment, enhanced by landscape architect Franz Lipp. At the time of the house’s construction, the surroundings were largely rural, and not a heavily developed suburb as it is today. The house was inspired by the Brick residential architectural designs of Ludwig Mies van den Rohe, the landscape-inspired houses of Frank Lloyd Wright, and Japanese traditional architecture. In 1948-1950, the house was expanded with the addition of a bedroom on the front facade, as well as a cantilevered two-story addition to the studio wing, which housed the growing family and practice of Paul Schweiker. The house was the home of the Schweiker family until 1953, when Paul Schweiker accepted a position as the chair-man of the Yale School of Archi-tec-ture, moving to Connecticut. Following the departure of the Schweiker family, the house became home to Martyl and Alexander Langsdorf, whom lived in the house for the next six decades. The house is arranged in a T-shaped layout, with a studio to the north, a bedroom wing to the west, towards the nearby road and a detached garage and office building, and a living wing to the south. The studio wing is connected to the rest of the house via a covered breezeway, while the two other wings are linked via a glass-enclosed hallway, which allows for passive solar heating in the winter, with the overhang preventing direct sunlight from entering the house during the warmer summer months. The house is made up of three vertical brick wall planes, which include the chimney and fireplace in the living room, which are interspersed with redwood and glass walls. The interior and exterior of the house flow into one another almost seamlessly, with ample views of the surrounding grounds. Inside, the main house features a large living room and dining room that is partially open to the kitchen, two bedrooms, including one added in 1948-1950 to house Paul Schweikher Jr., a large bathroom with a cypress wood tub and shower, and a largely open floor plan. The studio wing features three separate spaces, with the original studio at the south end, a separate office space, later converted into a bedroom, a the north end, and a guest bedroom in the basement. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. Today, the house is operated as a museum by the Schweiker House Preservation Trust. The house is one of several notable early modern houses by significant architects in the Chicago suburbs, sitting among some of the last remaining open non-nature preserved land with rural character in Northwest Cook County.
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Olive Street and Highland Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL Built in 1961, this Modern building was constructed for the congregation of St. Peter Lutheran Church, founded in 1860, to serve as a church and school. The sanctuary features a cross-gable roof with a peak that rises above the gables, a stone exterior, and large stained glass curtain walls, with a freestanding tower featuring a tall copper spire supported atop stone piers, with the school being a long and low-slung rectilinear structure with ribbon windows, a brick and stone exterior, and a central courtyard. Today, the building remains in use as the home of the St. Paul Lutheran Church and School.
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Contact BARRINGTON HISTORY MUSEUM

THE JEWEL TEA HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
212 W MAIN ST
BARRINGTON
IL
60010-3011

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MID # 8401700799
Name THE JEWEL TEA HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Alternate Name BARRINGTON HISTORY MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 364035272
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.161526, -88.142244
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 097
US Census Tract: 864308
US Census Block: 2029