35 E. Wacker. Giaver and Dinkelburg, Architect, 1926-27. This landmark 40-story building was once the tallest outside New York City at the time of its construction. Also known as the Jewelers Building, it has a beautiful, very classic design, elegant in both exterior and interior --definitely a must-see. Read a review (and see more pics) of this building that begins with the sentence: "It's not very often that we gush uncontrollably about a building..."
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Clad in Terra Cotta
35 E. Wacker. Giaver and Dinkelburg, Architect, 1926-27. This landmark 40-story building was once the tallest outside New York City at the time of its construction. Also known as the Jewelers Building, it has a beautiful, very classic design, elegant in both exterior and interior --definitely a must-see. Read a review (and see more pics) of this building that begins with the sentence: "It's not very often that we gush uncontrollably about a building..."
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Beautiful! But it made me dizzy!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is a beautiful building. Did you get a crick in your neck taking the picture?
ReplyDeleteLovely! And easy to understand where it got its nickname! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you sailor girl, clueless and eliane, and welcome to my chicago dp, sailor girl--i hope to see you here again
ReplyDeletelol clueless! i did...
she certainly is a beauty....thanks for the interesting viewpoint.
ReplyDeletethanks sam
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