The Wayside (Henry Demarest Lloyd House) facts for kids
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The Wayside
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The Wayside c. 1912
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 Location in Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Location | 830 Sheridan Road, Winnetka, Illinois |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | mid-19th century |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000320 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | November 13, 1966 |
| Designated NHL | November 13, 1966 |
The Wayside, also called the Henry Demarest Lloyd House, is a special old house in Winnetka, Illinois. It's located at 830 Sheridan Road. This house was once a country inn built in the mid-1800s. From 1880 until he passed away in 1903, it was the main home of Henry Demarest Lloyd.
Henry Demarest Lloyd (1847–1903) was a famous journalist. He was known for speaking out against big companies that had too much control. He also strongly supported workers' rights. Because of his importance, his house was named a National Historic Landmark in 1966.
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What Does The Wayside Look Like?
The Wayside house is on the west side of Sheridan Road. It's near Lloyd Place in Winnetka. Across the street is Lloyd Beach, a public park that used to be part of the Lloyd family's property.
The House's Design
The house is a 2-1/2 story building made of brick. It has a sloped roof with windows sticking out, called dormers. A porch goes all the way across the front and partway down both sides. In the middle of the front, there's a covered entrance called a porte-cochere. This area protects the main stairs leading to the porch. A two-story wooden addition is at the back of the house.
Inside The Wayside
The inside of the house mostly looks like it did around the year 1900. Henry Demarest Lloyd's writing room is on the third floor. This room is still much like it was when he used it.
Who Was Henry Demarest Lloyd?
Henry Demarest Lloyd was born in New York City. He studied law and earned a degree from Columbia University. From a young age, he was interested in politics and making a difference.
Lloyd's Early Career
In the early 1870s, he became an editor for a group that argued against high taxes on imported goods. In 1872, he started working at the Chicago Tribune newspaper. There, he became a well-known writer. He often wrote critically about how big businesses operated.
Fighting for Fairness
Lloyd was a strong voice against monopolies. Monopolies happen when one company has total control over a product or service. He believed this was unfair. He also became a very strong supporter of organized labor. This means he helped workers form groups to improve their working conditions and pay.
The Wayside as a Home
In the mid-1880s, Henry Lloyd's health wasn't good. In 1878, his family bought The Wayside. At that time, it was an old, unused country inn. After they fixed it up and made changes, it became their main home. They lived there until Lloyd's death in 1903.
Famous Visitors
The Lloyd family welcomed many important people to The Wayside. Some of their famous guests included Booker T. Washington, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and Walter Crane. These visits show how important and influential Henry Demarest Lloyd was.
