HistoryThe Anthemios Chapter House was built in 1928. The house was designed by the Champaign-Urbana architecture firm Royer, Danely & Smith.
The Chapter House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. |
1108 S First Street
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Exterior
Inspired by the BexleyHeath Red House in London, many of the Chapter House's exterior features project similarities. The house was also designed with influences of Arts and Crafts and French Eclectic styles. The house was built using brick construction with a clay tiled hip roof and metal casement windows.
The house is an L-shaped two and a half story building with a large courtyard patio. An entrance tower is located at the intersection of the two wings and there are two semi-hexagonal chimneys located at both ends. The front facade features three sets of French doors that open onto the courtyard, casement windows, oval windows, and arched window dormers.
The house is an L-shaped two and a half story building with a large courtyard patio. An entrance tower is located at the intersection of the two wings and there are two semi-hexagonal chimneys located at both ends. The front facade features three sets of French doors that open onto the courtyard, casement windows, oval windows, and arched window dormers.
Interior
Upon entering the Chapter House, there is an entry hall and foyer featuring barrel vaulted ceilings and arched doorways to each room on the first floor. The largest space on the first floor is the lounge. The lounge features a fireplace with intricate detail on the mantel. There are two alcoves located on each side of the fireplace. The other main space on the first floor is the library. The library features a fireplace similar to that in the lounge. There are casement windows on each side of the room and custom oval windows on each side of the fireplace. A display case/bookcase and piano are also located in the room.
The second and third floors contain all of the resident's rooms. There are 11 rooms on the second floor and 6 rooms on the third floor. The rooms are of varying sizes and can house between 1-3 people depending on the size. On the third floor, there is also a study/game room.
The lower level contains a large dining room, full chef's kitchen and a laundry room.
The second and third floors contain all of the resident's rooms. There are 11 rooms on the second floor and 6 rooms on the third floor. The rooms are of varying sizes and can house between 1-3 people depending on the size. On the third floor, there is also a study/game room.
The lower level contains a large dining room, full chef's kitchen and a laundry room.