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| Essential
Architecture- Chicago
Loop North Reid, Murdoch & Co. Building |
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architect |
George C. Nimmons |
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location |
320 N. Clark St. |
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date |
1914 |
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style |
Chicago school |
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construction |
Brick cladding, steel-and-concrete supporting frame |
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type |
Office Building, Warehouse |
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Combining elements of both the Chicago and Prairie schools of
architecture, this is one of the city's finest examples of industrial
design and a rare reminder of the type of buildings that once lined the
Chicago River. Built as a warehouse and office building for a wholesale
grocery company, it was one of the first designs to respond to the 1909
Plan for Chicago's goal for riverfront redevelopment: docking facilities
are recessed at the water level, while a promenade extends at street
level. A bold Chicago School-style exterior highlights the building's
steel-and-concrete supporting frame, which is further enhanced by
excellent brickwork and terra-cotta details. A central tower provides a
strong counterpoint to the general horizontality of the structure,
making this one of the best-known buildings along the Chicago River. |
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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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