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| Essential Architecture- Chicago Loop North Reid, Murdoch & Co. Building | |
architect | George C. Nimmons |
location | 320 N. Clark St. |
date | 1914 |
style | Chicago school |
construction | Brick cladding, steel-and-concrete supporting frame |
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. | |
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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