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| Essential
Architecture- Chicago Far South Kenna Apartments |
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architect |
Barry Byrne |
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location |
2214 E. 69th St. |
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date |
1916 |
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style |
Early Modern |
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construction |
Brick |
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type |
Apartment Building |
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The ubiquitous Chicago three-flat is creatively transformed through this
design, a close collaboration between architect Barry Byrne and sculptor
Alfonso Iannelli. The simplicity of the superbly detailed brickwork is
offset by the sculptural treatment of the window frames and entrance.
The straightforward design and craftsmanship of this South Shore
structure marked a major departure from other urban buildings of the
period. Byrne, who began his architectural career with "Frank Lloyd
Wright, also designed Immaculata High School and St. Thomas the Apostle
Church. This building was designed for John F. Kenna, a bookkeeper. |
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links |
With special thanks to the City of
Chicago website,
www.egov.cityofchicago.org , for much of the info on this page.
Photos copyright City of Chicago. |
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