William Waller House
Listed as “Waller, William, House” · Also known as Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
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About William Waller House
William Waller House, at 1012 N. Dearborn St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 21, 1980. The Register lists it for its art and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 207 other Illinois listings. Six more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 40 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
1012 N. Dearborn St., Chicago · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
22 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Italianate style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italianate.
Memories of William Waller House
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Questions about William Waller House
Is William Waller House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 21, 1980 (Register number 80001346).
Is William Waller House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is James Charnley House, 0.5 miles away.
Can you visit William Waller House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of William Waller House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 40 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28892018 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.