1355 N Astor St

"The house at 1355 Astor by architect Howard Van Doren Shawin was built in 1914 for the lumbar magnate William Goodman. Goodman Theatre was named for him because of his generous donation and support of the arts. An 80-foot facade with 7 symmetrical bays in a fiery formal Georgian style. 2nd-floor windows mark the Piano Nobile. Shaw's details include carved stone fruit baskets, animal heads, skulls, and stacked urns. The brass door knocker features a lady's hand holding a golden apple. Peek through the beautiful iron fence to view the Goodman mansion's lovely courtyard, which originally included a carriage drive. "