2350 East Dempster Street Des Plaines
Exact Construction Date: Social and Education wing, 1964 (DPHS, Chicago Tribune); Church, 1971 (Date stone)
Primary Materials: Brick
Secondary Materials: Concrete
Architect | Builder: Louis C. Cordogan
Historic Use: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Current Use: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
(at time of survey)
Building Classification: Building
Primary Type: Religion
Noteworthy Classification Features:
Entrance w/period lights recessed behind tall arcade; central dome w/polygonal drum; pierced concrete patterns; extension has curtain wall, curved portion with protruding-header brick pattern; education bldg. has cantilevered second floor; curtain wall on first floor; ribbon windows; two building phases connected by glass breezeway.
Roof Form: Flat w/dome
Surveyors: WD, NJS, JM
Survey Date: 10/29/2007
Related Literature: DPHS, Chicago Tribune
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