1022 Florence St.

The year was 1958. The Crayola Crayon 64 box with built in sharpener, hula hoops and Legos were invented. The United States launched its first satellite, Explorer 1. NASA was created. Gasoline was 30 cents per gallon. Interest rates were 5.5%. And, after 1 year of meeting with MJ Architects of Chicago, Jacqueline and Felix/Phil begin the 6 year construction of blueprint #7098, their custom masterpiece. One of the most recognized and architectural significant homes in Lemont, this custom California ranch style home boasts a striking architectural facade. Design details include brick and stone construction and a roof line with seven distinct pitches. Perfectly preserved in time and impeccably maintained by the original owners, this time capsule showcases some of the most sought after design trends of the 1950's including pastel bathrooms, Lucite door handles and towel racks, stainless steel appliances, stone accent walls, stainless steel kitchen sinks, formica kitchen cabinets and so much more. Nestled on verdant grounds with towering mature trees, this home sits on 3 lots. Keep, restore to its original splendor, subdivide... The possibilities are endless with this one of a kind residence. Take a tour of this home and imagine the sound of Elvis Presley crooning in the background...