Russell Smith Walcott: Architect

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Russell Smith Walcott: Architect

Glore house, 301 Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, built 1925.

Hill house, 2000 Knollwood Road, Lake Bluff, built 1930.

Hill house, 2000 Knollwood Road, Lake Bluff, built 1930.

Born in Chicago in 1889, Russell Walcott was a graduate of Princeton University. He studied architecture in Europe and worked with his older brother, Chester Walcott, from 1919-1920. Walcott later partnered with renowned architect Robert Work from 1928 until his retirement.


Local commissions include:

  • 1924: David Dangler, 155 North Mayflower Road, Lake Forest
  • 1925: Charles F. and Ellen Glore, 301 North Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
  • 1925: Joseph Congden and Mary Campbell Rew Belden, 160 East Onwentsia Road, Lake Forest
  • 1930: Harry Hill, 2000 Knollwood Road, Lake Bluff