The Building Legacy of Emil Sporleder: Schweikher House General Contractor

645 Meacham Road,Schaumburg IL 60193

14 November, 2021

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Our fall Conversation in the Studio series continues with a talk about Schweikher House's general contractor, Emil Sporleder. Jane Rozek, Local History Librarian at the Schaumburg Township District Library presents an in depth look at the Schweikher House carpenter, Emil Sporleder. When Schweikher was given property by L.D. Kern, he turned to Emil Sporleder to construct the masterpiece of a house we see today. While he served as a general contractor, Emil was particularly skilled at woodworking and took delight in fashioning decorative doors, windows, stairways and cabinetry. Emil’s career, like Schweikher’s, later continued outside of Schaumburg Township, as he took on many jobs in Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights. This event will be held OUTDOORS. Photo: Schweikher House Construction, Paul Schweikher Collection, Design and the Arts Special Collections, Arizona State University Library   The Schweikher House Preservation Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the American Institute of Architect’s list of 200 Great Places in Illinois. The Trust was incorporated in 2009 to help oversee Modernist architect Paul Schweikher’s 1938 home & studio. Supporting events hosted by the Trust will help to further develop programs, tours, and outreach opportunities that promote and educate the public about the House and Studio and its former residents.  Tax Identification Number 27-1367307