Chicago’s Only Castle

“The way to make a man a good citizen in this country is to make him part owner of it.”

Robert C. GivinsThe Givins Family | On and off from 1887 – 1909

“The building is elegant in all its appointments, is heated by a perfect hot water system, lighted by gas and furnished with every modern convenience.”

Julia ThayerPresident, The Chicago Female College | 1895 – 1897

“...we spent twelve very happy years there.”

Jessie BurdettThe Burdett Family | 1909 – 1921

“There was a ballroom with beautiful wood floors there at one time.”

Miroslaw Siemens, Jr.The Siemens Family | 1921 - 1942

“What a country. We now live in a castle, and we've only lived here three months.”

Rudy VisserFormer Caretaker Family, Beverly Unitarian Church | 1942 to the present