Baird & Warner is the nation's oldest independent real estate broker
Today marks Baird and Warner’s 155th year in business. Our real estate brokerage started on March 28, 1855 when Lucius Duncan Olmsted loaned $5,000 to Edward Casey & Brothers, taking security mortgages on property along Washington Street between Franklin and Market.
Since then Baird and Warner survived the Great Chicago Fire and the Great Depression, and helped to build such Chicago landmarks as Union Station and the “L”. On the cusp of Fair Housing Month, it’s also pertinent to note that Baird and Warner was instrumental in the fight for Equal Opportunity Housing.
For more about our story as the nation’s oldest independent real estate broker, check out Baird and Warner’s Interactive History Book.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Fran Bailey shows, previews and tracks downtown Chicago homes for sale giving her the insights needed to help her clients negotiate the best price and terms. Fran has been quoted in numerous Chicago and national publications. To schedule showings of listings regardless of broker or to contact Fran email her at fran.bailey@bairdwarner.com or call 773.793.4516. Learn More
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I found your page while searching for a better version of this article on Baird & Warner celebrating 155 years. I started with Baird & Warner in December and I’m just getting the blog thing going. Your are using the same template as the one I just started, and I just wanted to say I am VERY impressed with the quality of the information your blog offers! From a fellow Baird & Warner agent, great job! Keep of the good work!
Thank you, Jennifer! You are very kind. Good luck with your blog!