Fisher Building - Chicago, IL - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Built by paper industry magnate Lucius Fisher, the terra-cotta carvings on the lower floors include seashells and sea creatures, a reference to the name "Fisher". The upper stories are decorated with carvings of eagles and mythical beasts.

The steel frame was completed in 25 days, and weighs 12,000 tons.

Completed in 2 phases, 10 years apart. The older section to the south is 230 feet tall, 18 stories, and was completed in 1896. The original building was designed by Charles Atwood, and the addition in 1907 by Peter J. Weber - both of D.H. Burnham & Company. The later addition to the north is largely a repetition of the original design, except for the absence of bay windows.

Street address: 343 S. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL USA County / Borough / Parish: Cook Year listed: 1976 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924 Historic function: Commerce/Trade Current function: Commerce/Trade Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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