Arthur U. Gerber

Arthur U. Gerber
Born	1878
Died	1960
Occupation	Architect

Arthur Uranus Gerber (1878–1960) was a commercial architect who resided in Evanston, Illinois and whose designs included a number of transit stations in the greater Chicago, Illinois area, at least five of which have since been placed onto the National Register of Historic Places.

Gerber was known for two major styles: Prairie and Spanish. Not all of his works were of these two styles only, but it was a trademark of his to design in these two styles. The Pines and Beverly Shores stations along the South Shore Line were both of the Spanish style, including stucco walls and red tile roofs. The Kenosha station on 63rd Street and the Dempster station in Skokie are of the Prairie style, somewhat reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright style. Other North Shore Line stations were similar.

Beverly Shores, Dempster, Villa Avenue, and Wilson are still remaining. Beverly Shores is partially an art gallery, partially a train station. Wilson is still a CTA stop and, as of 2017, is under restoration. Dempster is standing next to the contemporary CTA terminal, but not used for trains. Villa Avenue is used by the Villa Park Historical Society as a museum. Kenosha's station was given a historic facelift and is used as an educational facility.

South Shore Line Station, Beverly Shores, Indiana

Dempster Station, Skokie, Illinois

Villa Avenue Station, Villa Park, Illinois

Linden Station, Chicago, Illinois

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