Julius H. Huber Explained

Julius H. Huber (March 23, 1852 - October 21, 1939) was a prominent architect in Chicago, Illinois. He is especially known for his work in Edgewater, Chicago.^[1] Clarence Hatzfeld's early architectural training was largely in Huber's office.^[2] At least one building he designed is on the National Register of Historic Places.^[1] He is buried in Rosehill Cemetery.^[1] Huber designed churches, breweries, Brand’s Hall at Clark and Erie streets, residences, apartments, stores and office buildings.^[1] His firm also worked on coal sheds, docks, and coal-handling machinery.^[1]

Works

• 14-16 East Pearson duplex, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• 14 East Chestnut townhouse (1895) (since demolished)
• 621-627 ? (1887) a four-unit row house
• 631 West Fullerton townhouse (1889)
• 163-173 West North Avenue (1886), a multi-unit
• 1054 West Oakdale residence (1886)
• 3221 S. Calumet (1885), converted into a Bed & Breakfast

Edgewater

He designed and lived in:

• 5510 N. Magnolia
• 5532 North Lakewood
• 5539 N. Wayne.^[1]

He designed 12 other houses in the Lakewood Balmoral addition to Edgewater developed by John Lewis Cochran.^[1]

Others projects included:

• 5222 North Lakewood residence (1898-1901)
• 4519 North Virginia residence (1916)
• 6640 Ashland (1916), a three-flat

Notes and References

1. http://www.edgewaterhistory.org/ehs/articles/v14-3-3 Julius H. Huber, Edgewater Architect
2. Illinois Society of Architects Monthly Bulletin, Oct/Nov 1943, v. 28, no 4-5, p. 8.