Carbide & Carbon Building - Chicago, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 41° 53.165 W 087° 37.489
16T E 448161 N 4637316
This marker is located on the Carbide & Carbon Building at 230 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago.
Waymark Code: WMCA24
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Corp Of Discovery
Views: 11

The marker reads:

"Chicago Landmark

Carbide & Carbon Building
Burnham Brothers Inc., architect
1929

According to popular legend, the architects chose
this buildings dark green and gold colors based on
a gold-foiled champagne bottle seen at an office
holiday party. Whether true or not, the building is
one of the most-distinctive features of the Chicago
skyline. The lobby is also an classic of Art Deco
design, with exceptionally fine bronzework and
black marble. The building was designed by Daniel
and Hubert Burnham, sons of the legendary
architect and city planner Daniel H. Burnham.

Designated on May 9, 1996
Richard M. Daley, Mayor

Commission on Chicago Landmarks"
County: Cook

Historical Society: Commission on Chicago Landmarks

Dedication Date: May 9, 1996

Location: 230 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago

Website: Not listed

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