Brewster Apartments

The Brewster Apartments, originally known as Lincoln Park Palace, is a historic condominium building located in the Lake View neighborhood of Chicago. Designed by architect Enock Hill Turnock and completed in 1896, this Romanesque Revival structure features a striking stone exterior of pink jasper and a full-height atrium with cast iron stairways and a massive skylight. It was designated a Chicago Landmark in 1982. The building has a rich cultural history, having served as a filming location for movies like Running Scared and Child’s Play, and notable residents include Illinois Governor John Peter Altgeld and Charlie Chaplin, who briefly stayed in the building during his early career. The Brewster Apartments is not only an architectural gem but also a piece of Chicago's vibrant history.