Kimball Pianos - Chicago, IL
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libbykc
N 41° 52.670 W 087° 37.564
16T E 448051 N 4636401
A faded painted sign that reads “Kimball” though the K is no longer visible. Easier to see in real life than in this photo.
Waymark Code: WM11TM7
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/17/2019
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This building at 33 E. Jackson was once home to Kimball Piano, a company that made pianos and organs from 1857-1992. The coordinates for this waymark are taken from across the street on Wabash at the best point to view this sign.
About the building:
“Now known as the Lewis Center, this structure was built in 1916 and originally housed the W. W. Kimball Company (piano manufacturers) and its 500-seat recital hall on the second and third floors. The building was acquired in 1955 through a gift from Mr. Frank J. Lewis and is the main center for the College of Law. DePaul President: Rev. Comerford J. O'Malley, C.M. Architects: Graham, Burnham & Co.”
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