David Adler

David Adler (1882-1949) was born in Milwaukee and trained in Europe. Most of his elegant Classical homes, over 45 in all, are on a grand scale, still stand and are cherished by owners. At least 12 of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. His clients included America’s leading entrepreneurs during the Great House Era, a bygone time when the affluent employed live-in service staff of butlers, chauffeurs, gardeners, maids, cooks and more. Showcasing rare architectural footage of exteriors and interiors, this four-part series features interviews at four Adler-designed homes. 

YOUTH
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 10 PM

Architect David Adler (1882-1949), who shunned publicity, was hired by some of America's leading entrepreneurs during the Great House Era, which includes the bygone time as such in the Great Gatsby. Most of his Classical home designs, over 45 in all, are on a grand scale, still stand and are cherished by owners. At least 12 are on the National Register of Historic Places. Showcasing rare architectural footage of exteriors and interiors, this four-part series features interviews at four Adler designed homes.

TRAINING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 10 PM

A rare inside look at Port o’ Call, the David Adler-designed, early American-style estate along Lake Michigan in Lake Bluff, Illinois. This home has architectural salvage from an 18th century Virginia residence inspired by collections of the Met Museum of New York City.

Airdates:

• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 02/02/2022 @ 10 PM

CAREER
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 10 PM

Take an architectural tour with owners of Innisfail II, the David Adler-designed 17,000-square-foot home in Lake Forest, Illinois. Adler moved from studying in Europe to Chicago in 1911 and began his architecture career. He chose to work primarily in the elegant architecture of history.

Airdates:

• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 02/09/2022 @ 10 PM

AN ERA ENDS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 10 PM

Built in 1934 during the Depression, this residence was inspired by Cecil House in England and perhaps Cliveden House in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Its interior has flooring salvaged from Europe, an impressive library, an elegant chinoiserie fretwork stair rail and decorative plasterwork in the style of Claydon House in England.

Airdates: 

• WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 02/16/2022 @ 10 PM