Step inside a piece of Chicago’s history—the Purdy House on Cullerton Street. Built in 1891 by architects Thomas & Rapp, it’s one of only two surviving row houses from a trio that once stood here. With its ornate cornice, egg-and-dart trim, and distinctive windows on each floor, it’s a stunning example of late-19th-century design. This home belonged to Dr. Charles W. Purdy, a Canadian physician who came to Chicago after the Great Fire. He became the house doctor at the Auditorium Hotel and was k