Spirit of Transportation reliefs - Chicago, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn
N 41° 49.074 W 087° 38.749
16T E 446363 N 4629759
Two reliefs, one installed on the wall on either side of the entrance, which feature bare-chested males with hair flowing to suggest movement. Each figure is engaged in an activity related to transportation.
Waymark Code: WMZ4E4
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/08/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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"The figure on the north side stands on top of a tire and the figure on the south side stands on top of a automobile stearing (sic) wheel. The figures are depicted with little surface detail."

Originally for the Meat Drivers and Helpers Union Local No. 710,now the American Postal Workers Union, 4217 South Halsted Street, Entrance facade, Chicago, Illinois

Trees along the street block the photographers view. The area is a bit forlorn, and you wonder whether these will survive.
Style: Art Deco

Structure Type: Commercial/Retail

Architect: John Sand, sculptor. John Noerdinger, sculptor.

Date Built: 1954

Supporting references: Not listed

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