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Essential Architecture- Chicago
Loop North Astor Street District |
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architect |
Various |
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location |
1200-1600 blocks of Astor Street (and
cross streets) |
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date |
1880-1940 |
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style |
Various |
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construction |
Various |
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type |
Houses |
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Constructed over a period of more than 60 years, the buildings along Astor
Street reflect the fashionable styles favored by their original
residents. The numerous 19th-century houses, which are designed in a
variety of historical revival styles, are interspersed with apartment
buildings and townhouses from the 20th century, forming a unique
reminder of the city's history. Today, the district is surrounded by
highrise residential buildings, generally constructed from 1960-80. |
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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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