In 1905, George Maher designed 521 Roslyn Road for Francis and Nannie Lackner. Modeled after their parents’ home next door at 533 Roslyn Road, built just a year earlier, 521 Roslyn represents a subtle departure from Maher’s Prairie designs in favor of the Arts and Crafts style. Notable Arts and Crafts features include exposed roof beams that emphasize craftsmanship, restrained ornamentation, and an eclectic use of materials, such as the combination of brick and stucco on the exterior.

Similar Centennial Homes: 533 Roslyn Road (1904) and 338 Woodstock Ave (1908), both by George Maher.