Page 3 - Flyer 1325 N Astor

THE PROVENANCE…

Built in 1928 by famed architect, Andrew Rebori of Rebori, Dewey and Wentworth Architects, this
fine building was built in the classic tradition with 14 stories of red brick and limestone with classical
references and details. The building features a two-story, 18-room penthouse on its top. The
remaining 12 full floor homes were lavish, even by the standards of the day. The 30’ Living Room
contained one of each residence’s two wood burning fireplaces. Frederick Stock, conductor of the
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, purchased one apartment and his daughter purchased another, wooed
perhaps by the extensive soundproofing promises of the designers and the spacious floor plans. The
plans were so opulent, they provoked Al Chase of the Chicago Tribune to unusually sardonic prose.
1325 had water purifiers “for we could hardly expect our Gold Coasters to drink or dine on chlorine
flavored lake water”. Chase also decided that the circular marble entry Lobby on Astor was meant to
“assure visitors that they are not entering a common variety” type of building. Given the building’s
scale and finish, any such misconception was hardly likely.

Excerpts taken from Chicago Apartments: A Century of Lakefront Luxury written by Neil Harris

Today, 1325 North Astor remains home to many high profile Chicago families who desire a private,
low key and service oriented building, to which they can retreat, entertain and raise their families in
a homelike atmosphere with close proximity to Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park, Goudy Children’s
Park, excellent schools and everything that Chicago has to offer!

THE LOBBY…

The service oriented 24-hour uniformed doorman greets you in the well appointed, tastefully
furnished oval Lobby and announces your guests. He is happy to assist with luggage, packages and
groceries and deliver them to your front door. There is an outer and inner Lobby for added security
and a convenient curb cut allowing you, your driver or guests to drive right up to the front entry of
the building. The doorman will accompany you and your guests in the elevator to your own private
residence floor.

THE RESIDENCE…

When arriving at your private full floor, you will enter an Outer Foyer and then into your stunning
19’x10’ Reception Gallery with classic cream marble floors with ebony insets. There are tall
ceilings, exquisite mouldings and a convenient Guest Closet.

The wide open feeling throughout the entire residence is unforgettable! The floor plan is designed
for the way we live today!

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