Chicago Bungalow Association Executive Director Passes Away

Mary Ellen Guest, Executive Director of the Chicago Bungalow Association, died on September 20 from health complications. During her tenure, the association shifted its mission to focus on supporting the people living in Chicago bungalows, making preservation practical and accessible for homeowners. Under her guidance, membership, which is free, nearly quadrupled.

The Chicago Bungalow Association works to preserve the unique architectural style of Chicago bungalows, which make up a third of the city’s single-family housing stock. The association receives partial funding from the city, and Guest’s work helped homeowners make their homes safer and more affordable to live in.