Schweikher House

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Schweikher House

The Schweikher House was designed by Paul Schweikher as his home & studio. Built in 1938, it is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Visiting Hours: Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am - 2pm and second Saturdays of each month from 10am - 2pm.

06/11/2026

End of an era. Our Hawthorn tree was blown onto the studio late yesterday with no significant damage to the studio. We believe it was planted around 1948 under consultation from Franz Lipp when Schweikher added an addition to the north studio.

The video was shot late yesterday afternoon when staff departed the property and a storm was beginning to roll in. It was likely pushed over shortly after filming. Photos are from this morning.

This hawthorn provided a wonderful organic contrast to the rigid redwood studio behind it. It will be missed ... and possibly replaced.

06/10/2026

We enjoyed hosting local architecture firm, Williams Architects, recently for a private tour of the Schweikher House. The team made great observations about the design of the house.

Consider bringing your professional team out for a private group outing to the Schweikher House!

06/06/2026

Thank YOU!!!

What a perfect day for a Peony Party last weekend. Over 100 guests came out to support the Schweikher House while enjoying peak peony blooms and long time resident, Alex Langsdorf's, birthday. We' so grateful to our friends, supporters, and sponsors that help make the Schweikher House a little less hidden but even more of a gem.

Thanks to Urban Street Group, Schaumburg Bank & Trust, Schaumburg Park District, Schaumburg Community Garden Club, and our incredible volunteers for supporting our event!

05/18/2026

Today is International Museum Day and we are honored to share Paul Schweikher's house with you and carry the stewardship legacy of Alex and Martyl Langsdorf forward. Join us at our upcoming Peony Party or for a guided tour or both and experience the magic of the Schweikher House.

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05/10/2026

From the Moms of the Schweikher House to you and yours ...

Happy Mother's Day!!!

05/09/2026

Join us May 30th at the Schweikher House for our annual Peony Party fundraiser! Tickets are $100 and directly sustain the house and our programs. Link in bio and on our website.

04/23/2026

Support the Schweikher House at our Annual Peony Party Fundraising Event!

Join us May 30th for an early summer soiree featuring blooming peonies. Enjoy rare photos of Dr. Alex Langsdorf and celebrate his birthday along with food, drinks, our historic house and of course, peonies!

Details and ticket link in bio

A big THANK YOU to our generous sponsors:

Schaumburg Bank & Trust
Schaumburg Park District

Please consider them for your business and activities!

04/21/2026

So much fun to share the Schweikher House with our friends at UIC School of Architecture. Professor Dan Wheeler FAIA facilitated a visit to our unique early Modernist house where students toured the spaces and then enjoyed drawing time. Many thanks to Dan for introducing the Schweikher House to another generation!

04/08/2026

Spring haircut season for our 5 acre prairie. Ready for new growth, lots of milkweed and goldenrod, with monarchs to follow!

Address

645 S. Meacham Road
Schaumburg, IL
60193

Telephone

+18475246371

Website

http://www.schweikherhouse.org/

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