Krause Music Store - Chicago, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn
N 41° 57.912 W 087° 41.178
16T E 443131 N 4646140
Built in 1922, the last of building designed by Louis Sullivan. With its curvilinear plant forms and intricate details, the building reflects Sullivan’s belief in organic architecture, inspired by nature.
Waymark Code: WM3WQY
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
Views: 20

The Krause Music Store, 4611 N. Lincoln Ave., with its elaborate terra cotta façade, decorative framing of the display windows and large cartouche at the top, is an excellent example of the work of the world-renown architect Louis Sullivan.
Street address:
4611 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL USA


County / Borough / Parish: Cook County

Year listed: 2006

Historic (Areas of) Significance: architecture

Periods of significance: 1922 - 1930

Historic function: retail store

Current function: small office building

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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