Restoration Projects

Fortune Restoration has worked on properties ranging from restaurants to homes, churches to even a lighthouse in Evanston. Take a look at our past work below, and then contact us today for your next project.

Oldest Home in Chicago

The Noble Seymour Crippen House was designated a City of Chicago Historical Landmark on May 11, 1988 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 2000. In 2005 and 2006, Fortune Restoration helped restore it to its original glory.

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National and Local Historic Landmarks

Fortune Restoration has worked on several national and local historic landmarks. These types of projects require a wide range of specialized work to be done, from color matching to custom millwork being created.

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Painted Lady Houses

"Painted Lady" is the term given to Edwardian- and Victorian-era homes from the mid 1800's to early 1900's with bright color schemes. Contrasting paint colors are used to highlight architectural details. Fortune has painted and restored several Painted Ladies in the Chicagoland area, and are proud to be two time winners of the "Chicago's Finest Painted Lady Contest".

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Frank Lloyd Wright Restoration

The renovation of this historic Frank Lloyd Wright home required Fortune Painting carpenters to repair damaged areas of stucco as well as restore the condition of woodwork and columns.

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Chicago's Oldest Italian Restaurant

The Italian Village Restaurant in Chicago has continually collected awards for its cuisine, it's service and its interior design. Fortune Restoration restored the restaurant's murals and its original 1927 color scheme.

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Churches

Fortune is proud to have received multiple awards for our work on several churches in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

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Evanston Historic Landmark Home Tuck Pointing

A Beautiful Lake Michigan Shore home with an unusual all stone Exterior. After 104 years of exposure, the stone needed to be cleaned and the entire home tuck pointed.

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