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| Essential
Architecture- Chicago
Loop South Carbide and Carbon Building |
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architect |
The building was designed by Daniel and Hubert Burnham, sons
of the legendary architect and city planner
Daniel Burnham. |
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location |
230 N. Michigan Ave. |
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date |
1929 |
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style |
Art Deco |
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construction |
Stone clad |
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type |
Office Building |
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| According to popular legend, the architects of this building chose its dark green and gold colors based on a gold-foiled champagne bottle seen at an office holiday party. Whether true or not, the resulting color combination and Art Deco-style detailing make it one of the most-distinctive features on the Chicago skyline. The building's lobby also is a classic of Art Deco design, with exceptionally fine bronzework and black marble. | |
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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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