Richmond House
Life Span: 1856 – 1871
Location: NW Corner South Water Street and Michigan Avenue
Architect: TBD
Handbook for Strangers & Tourists to the City of Chicago, 1866
RICHMOND HOUSE,
Corner of South Water street and Michigan avenue, ranking second to none of the other first-class hotels, is lavishly supplied with every comfort and convenience for the accommodation of guests. It will be remembered by those familiar with the incidents of the Prince of Wales’ visit to the United States, that the royal visitor chose the Richmond House for his sojourn in Chicago. Under the new management of Mr. Somers,formerly of the City Hotel, the Richmond House has been remodeled and refurnished in an elegant style. All the parlors, reception rooms, private parlors, and lodging rooms, are handsomely and richly furnished. The location of the Richmond House is especially advantageous. It is only a few steps distant from the Great Central Depot, and on that great fashionable thoroughfare, Michigan avenue, the most beautiful street on the American continent.
Richmond House
Located corner of South Water Street and Michigan Avenue, has recently been renovated and refurnished throughout in splendid style, and is supplied with all the comforts and conveniences of a first-class house. The Prince of Wales selected this house as his place of sojourn during his stay in Chicago. Its location near the Great Central Depot, together with the beautiful avenue upon which it is situated, render it a most convenient and delightful stopping -place for travellers. Kichard Somers, proprietor.
In 1860, the Prince of Wales (King Edward VII) was entertained here. It was closed before the Great Fire and converted into a business block.
Richmond House
NW Corner South Water and Michigan Streets
1862
Richmond House
NW Corner South Water and Michigan Streets
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
1869
Leave a Reply