The original developers all built substantial mansions along Irving Park Boulevard between 1870 and 1874 . All have since been razed , with the exception of the Steven A. Race mansion , which was moved at the turn of the century and now stands at 3945 N. Tripp Avenue . Another early home , built for Erastus Brown , father of John and Adalbert , also remains at 3812 N. Pulaski Road although greatly altered . The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 , which was watched from the cupolas of several area homes , brought a new influx of residents who built many unique , but slightly less pretentious homes
Great Chicago Fire
Great Chicago Fire
Irving Park, Chicago