The Old Administration Building of Montgomery Wards was located at 618 W. Chicago Avenue, along the north branch of the Chicago River. It was built around 1939.It is 8 stories. It was built with reinforced concrete. There is a sword and torch motif at the bases. There are vertical piers that extend uninterrupted culminating in a parapet with motifs similar to the bases.
The building was 400,000 square feet. It was designed by Richard E. Schmidt and Hugh Garden. A 4 story tower was added to the north east corner of the building in 1929.
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At the top of the Administration building was a 22.5 foot bronze statue. This was a replica of the statue that originally was at the top of the old Montgomery Building on Michigan Avenue. This statue was of the goddess Diana. It is titled Spirit of Progress.
In 2004, this building was converted to a luxury condominium.
This is a former historic hotel in Chicago. It was built in 1927 The architect was Jens J. Jensen. The building exterior is red and cream brick. There are arched window on two levels. There is detailed terra cotta typical of Jensen us work.
This building. was constructed in 1935.The building style is Spanish Renaissance Revival. It was built for the Central West Wash Company to serve as a laundry facility
Central Wet Wash Building and Smoke Stack
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The building is two stories. The building exterior is red brick with limestone trim. There is a Spanish Gable Parapet. There is a red terra cotta tile bonnet roof. There is a tapered red brick smoke stack. There is a 2 story limestone trim which surrounds the main entrance bay.There are Roman arched window bays on the second floor.
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The building is currently used for apartments. It also has commercial uses.
This theater is located at 4380 Elston Avenue Chicago. It opened in March 31, 2023. The architect was Henry Ziegler Dietz. Building is Spanish Mission Revival Style. The theater closed in December,1949. It reopened as the Tivoli Ballroom and later became a banquet hall.
The building is two stories. The building exterior is red brick with limestone trim. There is a Spanish Gable Parapet. There is a red terra cotta tile bonnet roof. There is a tapered red brick smoke stack. There is a 2 story limestone trim which surrounds the main entrance bay.There are Roman arched window bays on the second floor.
The building is currently used for apartments. It also has commercial uses.
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