1335 Waukegan Road Glenview
Exact Construction Date: 1948
Date Research Source: Field
Primary Materials: Brick
Secondary Materials: Wood
Architect | Builder: Perkins & Will
Historic Use: School
Current Use: Clyde L Lyon School
(at time of survey)
Building Classification: Building
Primary Type: Education
Sub Type: Schools
General Notes:
Erik A. Borg Co., bldr.
Roof Form: Other
Surveyors: KM, CT, JH, CG
Survey Date: 10/06-11/06
Related Literature: "Suburban School Puts a Pitched Roof on a Free Plan for a More Domestic Appearance," Progressive Architecture, October 1949.
Noteworthy Classification Features:
One and half story school building with classrooms separated by projecting brick pilasters, row of transom windows on west elevation, decorative tiles on west elevation near entrance in modern designs and projecting stone tower at south end of central school block