Carbide & Carbon Building - Chicago, IL
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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
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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