Hyde Park House

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Location: 53rd Street and Lake Michigan. Photo originally from the Chicago Historical Society
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Location: 53rd Street and Lake Michigan. Photo originally from the Chicago Historical Society

The Hyde Park House was an upscale hotel built and run by Paul Cornell, that served as the centerpiece for Hyde Park social life from 1857 until 1879. It was located on 53rd Street adjacent to Lake Michigan on land currently occupied by the Hampton House.

Cornell successfully marketed Hyde Park as an affluent suburb and resort area. Hyde Park retained this image until the 1930's. The hotel not only served as host to affluent Chicagoans with leisure time and discretionary income, but also served as host to visiting dignitaries. Mary Todd Lincoln brought her sons there after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. It also served as host to Prince of Wales, Albert Edward during his 1860 visit to Chicago.

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