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Dewes Mansion

503 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 477-3075
Fax: (773) 477-3708
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Cross Street:
North Clark Street
Directions:
Bus: 156 to Diversey & Sheridan/Lakeview & Cannon
Hours:
Shown By Appointment Only

Editorial Review for Dewes Mansion – by Meghan McEwen

The Space
This German-inspired mansion built in 1896 provides a perfect backdrop for a formal, classy or quaint wedding. Beautifully decorated, ornate rooms fill the first two floors, including a grand foyer, library, cigar bar and music room. Think painted ceilings, marble floors and columns, a fireplace in almost every room, a central flying staircase leading up to a stunning stained-glass window, and fabulous antiques. What you do with each room is up to you: music in the foyer, dinner in the tented courtyard, dancing in the third floor ballroom, cocktails on the second floor--the possibilities are endless.

Details, Details
The ballroom is more understated in comparison to the rest of the house. It holds 120 people seated, but several different options will accommodate larger parties. You'll need to secure a reservation at least a year in advance. Furniture is included in the rental fee, and you have to pick from a list of six approved caterers.

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Price Tag

$3,500 for the use of first floor and lower level cigar bar; $5,000 for house with third floor ballroom; $6,500 for the entire house (four floors) and tented courtyard. A 50 percent deposit is required (the other half due 30 days before date).

Guest Parking

Parking in this Lincoln Park neighborhood can be near impossible. For an extra $20 per hour per attendant, you can secure valet parking for all those arriving by car.

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Editor's Review

This historical Lincoln Park mansion houses the potential for a fairy-tale wedding.  See the full editorial review.

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Price Tag

$3,500 for the use of first floor and lower level cigar bar; $5,000 for house with third floor ballroom; $6,500 for the entire house (four floors) and tented courtyard. A 50 percent deposit is required (the other half due 30 days before date).

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  • Shown By Appointment Only

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