Keck-Gottschalk-Keck Apartments - 1937 - Chicago, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member libbykc
N 41° 47.603 W 087° 35.893
16T E 450297 N 4627009
An International Style three-flat designed by George and William Keck, erected in 1937 and designated a Chicago Architectural Landmark in 1960.
Waymark Code: WM11P5W
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/24/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Plaque reads:

5551 University Avenue Building

Erected: 1937

Architects: George Fred Keck and William Keck

The commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks, by the authority of the City Council of the City of Chicago, has designated this building as an architectural landmark.

City of Chicago
Richard J. Daley, Mayor
February 11, 1960

More information:

"The Keck-Gottschalk-Keck Apartments comprise a 1931 International Style three-flat in Chicago, Illinois. They were designed by George and William Keck and served as residences for the architects and for University of Chicago professor Louis Gottschalk. The apartments received Chicago Landmark status on August 3, 1994." From Wikipedia, (visit link)
Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1937

Full Inscription (unless noted above):
5551 University Avenue Building Erected: 1937 Architects: George Fred Keck and William Keck The commission on Chicago Architectural Landmarks, by the authority of the City Council of the City of Chicago, has designated this building as an architectural landmark. City of Chicago Richard J. Daley, Mayor February 11, 1960


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