840 Vernon Avenue Glencoe
Exact Construction Date: 1951
Date Research Source: https://www.amshalom.com/ourbuilding
Primary Materials: Limestone and brick
Secondary Materials: Plate glass
Architect | Builder: Alfred S. Alschuler (original 1928 building), Alfred S. Alschuler, Jr of Alschuler & Sincere Architects (1951 school/library addition)
Historic Use: School
Current Use: Am Shalom congregation
(at time of survey)
Building Classification: Building
Primary Type: Education
Sub Type: Religious Facility, Schools
Noteworthy Classification Features:
Large window wall/horizontal design
Roof Form: Flat
Sign Type: Freestanding
Sign Materials: Stone, metal
Surveyors: Photos: P. Van Vechten
Survey Date: 10/06-11/06
Noteworthy Landscape Features:
Walking paths and landscaping
Noteworthy Site Features:
Parking
Major Alterations:
After the 1951 addition, a significant remodeling was done in 2007 by Eckenhoff Saunders Architects.