Foster House

Foster House, Revere House
Life Span: ~1857-1871
Location: NE Corner Clark and Kinzie
Architect: TBD

D. B. Cooke & Co.’s City Directory for the Year 1859-60

Foster House

Halpin & Bailey’s City Directory for the Year 1863-64
Foster House, M. H. Baxter, prop., Kinzie, n.e. cor. Clark

Halpin’s Chicago City Directory for 1864
Revere House, Gilbert Dutcher, propr. N. Clark, ne. cor. Kinzie

Edwards’ Annual Directory in the City of Chicago, for 1869
Revere House, Gilbert Dutcher, propr. N. Clark, ne. cor. Kinzie

Edwards’ Annual Directory in the City of Chicago, for 1870
Revere House, Stevens & Daw, props. 42 N. Clark, cor. Kinzie

Edwards’ Annual Directory in the City of Chicago, for 1871
Revere House, Stevens & Daw, props. Clark, cor. Kinzie

Chicago Tribune, June 20, 1857

CHICAGO MAGAZINE FOR JUNE.-This number has just made its appearance and will no doubt be gladly welcomed by its many readers. It is profusely illustrated having engravings of the Chicago Orphan Asylum, Metropolitan Hotel, Foster House, a view of Wolf’s Point (the junction of the north and south branches of the Chicago River) as it appeared in 1830, Hillsdale College, Michigan, a a view of East Aurora, and of the Hoyt Hotel, and L. D. Brady’s residence in that place. It contains portraits of Jason Gurley. George M. Gray, and Geo. T. Foster of this city, with accompanying biographical notes.

The articles are History of Chicago, continued; Returning East; the Western Man; the Western Stage Coach; Aurora; Life in the West—second article; Churches and Church Choirs in Chicago and other interesting matter.

Chicago Magazine, June 15, 1857

Chicago Tribune, April 2, 1864

THE REVERE HOUSE.—All old residents of Chicago were once familiar with the old Revere House, which long since was pulled down to make room for our present McCormick’s block. The name was discontinued, but not lost. It has been resurrected and applied to the old Foster House, which having lain idle for two years, is about to be opened under a new name by Mr. G. Dutcher, formerly of the Capitol House, of Madison, Wis. The way in which the house has been rejuvenated would surprise any one who knew it only as the “Foster.” The richest carpets, the best furniture, and the most excellent cuisine and sanitary arrangements are provided, and if the new proprietor and his clerk—H. M. Kinsley, only act up to the facihties there presented, they cannot fail to make their guests feel at home. The house will be open for inspection by the public on Monday, and for the reception of guests on Tuesday next.

Chicago Tribune, April 16, 1864

THE REVERE HOUSE.—-The readers of the Tribune will remember that we announced, a few days ago, the prospective opening of the Revere House, some time known as the Foster House, situated on the corner of North Clark and Kinzie streets. The house is now under full head way, and is meeting with that liberal patronage which the enterprise of its proprietors has so well deserved. Those who knew the “old Foster” would not recognize the building now, not even externally, except by location. It has undergone a complete renovation, and has come out in all respects a first-class house. The splendid furniture, rich carpets, full cuisine, ample bath accommodations, and fullness of detail calculated to add to the comfort of guests, are scarcely surpassed on the continent. We can scarcely imagine how the guest tbere could be uncomfortable. The cost of accommodation is very reasonable, as compared with present high prices. We advise those of our friends who with to feel at home during their stay in the city, to gire the Revere a trial. The proprietor, Mr G. Dutcher, has secured the services of able and accomplished assistants, who will use their utmost efforts to please his patrons.

⑤ The Revere House.

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