In photos: A look inside the Driehaus Museum in Chicago
Richard Driehaus who died March 9, 2021 left a lasting legacy for his love of architecture and preserving history, which can be seen inside the Richard H. Driehaus Museum in Chicago.Â
The Museum is located just steps from the Magnificent Mile. The exquisite building was saved twice, first by a collective of over 100 Chicago citizens in 1919, and then by philanthropist Driehaus, who sponsored its restoration from 2003-2008.
Stained glass
Stained glass on the entryway doors in the Main Hall, detail.
The dining room
The Dining Room. Photo by Alexander Vertikoff, 2011.
Dining room
The Dining Room. Photo by Steve Hall of Hedrich Blessing, 2008.
Carved walnut
Victorian side chair in carved walnut, late 19th century. Photo by Steve Hall of Hedrich Blessing, 2008.
Drawing room
The Drawing Room (with view of Parlor). Photo by Steve Hall of Hedrich Blessing, 2008.
The drawing room
The Drawing Room (viewed from Main Hall). Photo by Alexander Vertikoff, 2011.
Onyx fireplace
Onyx fireplace, Drawing Room. Photo by Steve Hall of Hedrich Blessing, 2008.
Driehaus Museum.
Driehaus Museum Exterior, Photograph by Alexander Vertikoff, © The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, 2014.
Glass tile
Fire surround, Giannini & Hilgart. Iridescent glass tiles and lacquered cherry. Photo by Steve Hall of Hedrich Blessing, 2008.
Stained glass dome
The stained glass dome in the Sculpture Gallery (ca. 1900), detail.
Main Hall
The Main Hall (with view to Parlor). Photo by Alexander Vertikoff, 2011.
The Main Hall
The Main Hall (with view to Parlor).
The Reception Room
The Reception Room (viewed from Main Hall). Photo by Alexander Vertikoff, 2011.
Cupid and Psyche
Oscar Spalmach (Italian, 1864–1917), Cupid and Psyche, late 19th century. Photo by Alexander Vertikoff, 2011.
Smoking room decorative wall
Decorative ceramic wall tiles. J. & J. G. Low Art Tile Company, Chelsea, Massachusetts. Photo by Steve Hall of Hedrich Blessing, 2008.
The god Mercury
Fire surround in the Smoking Room, depicting the god Mercury in limestone. Photo by Steve Hall of Hedrich Blessing, 2008.
Gothic chandelier
Tiffany Studios (American, 1902-32), Gothic-style memorial chandelier, late 19th century. Photo by Steve Hall of Hedrich Blessing, 2008.
July 27, 2021, Richard Driehaus would have turned 79. In his memory, his family held a legacy firework display over the weekend to give back to the community he loved.Â
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