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an old brick building with a red door

built to convince visiting artists working at the 1893 Columbian Exposition to make Chicago their permanent residence • compound built in 3 stages 1894-1913 • Queen Anne main building designed by Parfitt Brothers, with Bauer & Hill, Chicago • English Arts and Crafts style annexes designed by Hill & Woltersdorf, completed 1912 & 1913 • property had been backyard of Judge Lambert Tree, civic leader, great-grandfather of model Penelope Tree (other great-grandfather was retailer Marshall Field)…

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the top of a tall building lit up at night

Green Champagne Bottle with Gold Foil The Carbide & Carbon Building is a Chicago landmark located at 230 N. Michigan Avenue. The building, which was built in 1929, is an example of Art Deco architecture designed by Daniel and Hubert Burnham, sons of architect Daniel Burnham, and was designated a Chicago Landmark on May 9, 1996.

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10 Best Architectural Buildings in Chicago, Illinois

Discover Chicago's architectural wonders in our guide to the 10 Best Architectural Buildings! From the iconic Willis Tower to the stunning architecture of the Art Institute, explore the rich history and design that define this vibrant city. Perfect for architecture lovers and curious travelers alike—start your journey through the Windy City!

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an old building in the middle of some tall buildings

private social club designed by Martin Roche (1853-1927), Holabird & Roche, Chicago • arguably first gothic skyscraper • organized mainly by alumni of Harvard, Yale, and Princeton, 1887, to foster appreciation of literature and the arts • home page

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