Tag Archives: Historic Villa Park District

Villa Place Historic District – ‘The Ice King’ Cometh – Part 2

Posted on January 18, 2017 by

There must be a special place in hell for people who vandalize buildings. In taking photographs of Machaven, I wouldn’t dream of a photo that shows the front windows boarded up. Such an embarrassment for a historic place that has been … Continue reading →

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They Call Me Machaven – Speaking Out About Old Age and Remaining Useful

Posted on January 13, 2017 by

People call me Machaven, but I think of myself as a Hines. It seems like yesterday (1907-1908)  that I was built for James Hines, a leading businessman, civic leader, and his wife. Of course, I credit the architect, H.P.S. Keller, for … Continue reading →

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