Title
Certificate of Appropriateness for Accessibility and other Improvements to a Landmark Structure - John Humphrey House - 9830 W. 144th Place
History
Project: Humphrey House accessibility, waterproofing, and maintenance improvements.
Case Number: 2025-0553
Petitioner: Greg Bruggeman - Orland Historical Society; Jimmy Hirsch - Krause Construction
Project Representative: Greg Bruggeman
Purpose: The Petitioner proposes to improve accessibility by widening the main entrance and widening the existing walkway.
Address: 9830 144th Place
P.I.N.: 27-09-212-007-0000; 27-09-212-008-0000; 27-09-212-009-0000; 27-09-212-010-0000; 27-09-212-011-0000; 27-09-212-012-0000; 27-09-212-013-0000
Parcel Size: ~1 acre
PLANNING DISCUSSION
The home of John Humphrey was constructed in 1881 and stands at its original location at 9830 W. 144th Place. The house is a stately National Style four-over-four with a two-story wing at the rear creating a T-form and is believed to be the first house built in Orland Park. The building’s foundation is limestone, the sides feature wood clapboard siding. Windows feature a simple wood hood ornament and are 2/2 double hung with glass leaded transoms. Some non-original elements of the structure include the wood steps to the front porch, shutters, and multiple rear additions.
The Humphrey House is listed in Section 5-110 and Section 6-209 as both a contributing structure to the Old Orland Historic District as well as a Local Landmark. The interior has been restored with authentic furnishings and is maintained by the Orland Historical Society. In addition, the Humphrey House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
Previous work on the structure includes a roof and gutter replacement (1995-0686) and replacement of the wood trim along the eaves (1996-0646). An exterior rehabilitation in 2006 of the main residence alongside the demolition of a barn and construction of a detached garage and a walkway to the principal structure ...
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