Compton Hill Water Tower
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Compton Hill Water Tower
Compton Hill Water Tower
Compton Hill Water Tower
Devos Restaurant
Devos Restaurant
Bevo Mill was built by Augustus Busch, Sr in 1917.It was located halfway between Grants Farm and the Augustus Brewery. Its address was 4749 Gravois Avenue in Saint Louis. He wished to recreate a European Beer Garden where drinks would be served in an outdoor atmosphere of music and dance.
Devos Restaurant
Out side Restaurant
Outside Restaurant
Damen Avenue Topeka and Santa Fe Grain Silos
These grain silos are located at 2860 S.Damen Avenue Chicago. They are located adjacent to the Sanitary and Ship Canal. They were constructed for the Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad in 1906. The architect was John Metcalf.
Photo of Damen Avenue Silos. Note the location adjacent to the Sanitary and Ship Canal. Downtown Chicago can be seen in the background
These silos are seen from I55 and the CTA Orange Line. They are adjacent to the McKinley Park Neighborhood. They have been abandoned since 1977. Photos show deteriorationn of the silos. They are marked by graffiti.
In 2022, the state of Illinois placed the Damen Silos up for sale at auction. The highest bidder was Michael A. Tadin, , Jr of Matt Asphalt. His winning bid was 6.5 million dollars. His plan for the property has not been revealed. The only n thing that is certain is that the historic silos would be demolished. It appears that another piece of Chicago History will be lost by unregulated development.
Abandoned Bath House Illinois Beach State Park Zion, Il
Abandoned Bath House Illinois State Beach Park, Zion, Il
Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Memorial Bridge
Leonard P. Zakim.Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge courtesy Jorge Salcedo.
This bridge opened in 2023. It crosses the Charles River in Boston. It is a cabled stayed bridge in a harp configuration.
The bridge was designed by.Christian Menn in collaboration with Miguel Rosales.
It is built with steel and pre stressed concrete.
Length is 1432 feet
Width 83 feet
Height is 270 feet.
It carries Interstate 93 both north and south.
Flat Iron Building New York
Flat Iron Building
This building is located at 175 Fifth Avenue , New York. It was originally known as the Fuller Building It was the headquarters of Fuller Construction Company. It was an.office building . The architectural style is Renaissance Revival. It was built by the George A.Fuller Construction Company. The architects were D.H. Burnham and Company. (Daniel Burnham and Frederick P. Dinkel).
Flat Iron Buildingi
Construction was completed in 6/1902. It is a triangular shaped steel framed building. The shape was used to fit the building lot. The height is 175 feet.
It was the headquarters of George Fuller Construction Company from 1902 to 1925.
It was sold and investment company in 1925.
It was sold to Equitable Insurance in 1937
It was sold to a syndicate in 1945.
Aqua Building
Aqua Building
This building is located at 225 N. Columbus Drive Chicago. The site of the building was a former railroad yard. It is adjacent to the Chicago River. Construction began in 2007. Completion was in 2010.
Style is contemporary. Architects were the Studio Gang led by Jeanne Gang. Aqua was the first skyscraper for them. The contract was the largest ever awarded to an American firm led by a woman. Architects of record were Lowernberg and Associates led by James Lowenberg. Main Contractor was James McHugh.
Aqua is a mixed use 82 story skyscraper. Height is 261.8 meters Construction costs were 30 million dollars. There is 55,000 square feet retail and office space. There are 5 levels of below ground parking.
There are 215 hotel rooms on floors 1 to 18
There are 476 rental residential units on floor 19 to 52.
There are 263 condo units and penthouse on floor 53 to 81.
Aqua Building
The Thompson House
This house is located at 915 N. Dearborn Street Chicago. It was built in 1888 for attorney Johnn Howland Thompson. The architects were Cobb and Frost. Style is Richardson Romanesque
Thompson House
This is four stories. It measures 13500 square feet. There are 5 bedrooms and 4.2 baths. It features hand carved marble fireplaces,Honduran Mahogany Millwork. The exterior is Lake Superior Sandstone.
Ira Couch Mauseleum, Lincoln Park , Chicago
In the south end of Lincoln Park near the Chicago History Museum, there is a solitary mausoleum with the name Couch on it. A question is raised why is there a mausoleum in this location. The answer is that in 1843, a city cemetery opened in this area. Burials ceased here in 1866. The reason for the closure is sanitation with cadavers and caskets ending up into adjacent Lake Michigan.
Couch Mauseleum Chicago, il
Ira Couch was a Chicago businessman. He was a propietor of the Hotel Tremont. Mr Couch died in 1857 while on a vacation in Cuba. His body was returned to Chicago. His brother arranged for a mausoleum to be built for Ira. The structure was quite elaborate weighing 50 tons.It was built with limestone Lockport, N.Y. Why did this remain in this location? The answer is not readily apparent. It may have been that moving a 50 ton structure would be expensive.
Who is interred in the mauseleum? It is supposed to be Ira Couch. Were other members of the family present here.? The answer is uncleat.
Oscar Mayer House
Oscar Mayer House
This house is located at 1030 Forest Avenue, Evanston, Il. It was built in 1901. Style is historic chateausque. The architect was Hall and Sturm. The exterior is red brick and stone. There are six bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, there are formal rooms with fireplaces, music room, game room, library and ballroom.
The house was first owned by Mr. and Mrs. Stevens. In 1927, it was purchased by Oscar Myer Sr in 1927. The family lived in this home from 1927 to 1965.
It was purchased in 2016. It was extensively.remodeled after being vacant for several years.
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