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Essential Architecture- Chicago
South and West American School of Correspondence |
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architect |
Pond & Pond |
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location |
850 E. 58th St. |
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date |
1906-07 |
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style |
Arts and Crafts Movement |
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construction |
Brick |
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type |
Education |
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Built as the headquarters of a large education-by-mail school, this
building is remarkably original in design, while reflecting the dignity
of traditional academic architecture. In composition and detailing, it
is a masterpiece of early-20th century Arts & Crafts-style design. The
architects, brothers Irving and Allen Pond, were known for their
buildings' exceptional brickwork, asymmetrical massing, and distinctive
decorative detail. Among Pond & Pond's other designs are the
Northwestern University Settlement House and the Dining Hall at Jane
Addams' Hull House--both Chicago Landmarks. |
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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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