6800 South Archer Road Bedford Park
Estimated Construction Date: 1950-1959
Primary Materials: Brick
Secondary Materials: Stone
Historic Use: Old Chicago and Joliet Railway Car Barn
Current Use: The Landmark/Marlene's Catering
(at time of survey)
Building Classification: Building
Primary Type: Commerce/Trade
General Notes:
Originally Old Chicago and Joliet Railway Car Barn; A dime a dance Club in the 1950s; has gone through various modifications- current exterior is mid century; building has been cut in half from original footprint; drive through relates to the large overhanging porte cochere; has parking lot.
Roof Form: Gable
Sign Type: Freestanding
Sign Materials: Plastic
Surveyors: Erin Gibbs, Keith Goad, Kelly Humrichouser
Survey Date: 11/3/2014
Noteworthy Classification Features:
Large overhanging porte cochere at entrance; large stone irregular coursing cladding treatment; indow’s covered with stucco treatments; building cut in half from original footprint; faux stylized roofline (looks like alamo).
Noteworthy Site Features:
Drive Thru
Major Alterations:
Cladding
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