- Austin’s Landmarked Seth Warner Home, One Of Chicago’s Oldest, Damaged In Fire; Warner, an abolitionist, built the home in 1869. The owner said there is smoke, fire and water damage, but he expects he can fully restore it, Trey Arline, Block Club Chicago, 6/15/23
- Fire damages landmark Austin home of abolitionist, Dennis Rodkin, Crain’s Chicago Business, 6/15/23
- Chicago landmark damaged in Austin fire, Anthony Ponce, FOX 32 Chicago, 6/15/23
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