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| Essential
Architecture- Chicago
Northwest Schurz High School |
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architect |
Dwight H. Perkins |
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location |
3601 N. Milwaukee Ave. |
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date |
1910 |
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style |
Prairie school |
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construction |
Brick |
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type |
Education |
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The siting of this structure on an eight-acre tract of land, as well as
its forceful brick facade, make it the acknowledged masterpiece of
architect Dwight Perkins, who designed several school buildings while
architect for the Chicago Board of Education (1905-10). Schurz High
School also represents a significant amalgamation of two important
architectural styles. The strong vertical piers are characteristic of
the
Chicago school ,
while the overhanging roof, detailed brickwork, and strong geometric
forms are elements identified with
Prairie school architecture. A recent (1995) award-winning exterior
rehabilitation and cleaning has restored the building's clay tile roof
and revealed its original two-color brick scheme. The school is named in
honor of the German-born American journalist and political leader, Carl
Schurz. (The studio of Perkins' architecture firm, at 814 N. Michigan
Ave., is also a designated Chicago Landmark.) |
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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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