The Chicago Sky-Scrapers Again. Specimens of the Crop of 1893.
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A collage of Chicago’s finest architecture on the eve of the World’s Fair.
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Description
This wonderful collection of nine illustrations provides a visual overview of Chicago’s prominent new construction on the eve of the Columbian Exposition. The group of skyscrapers represented the cutting edge of architectural design and were pushing the upper limit of contemporary engineering and science (note the use of the word ‘specimens’). Over half of the buildings are still standing today; with the Hartford Deposit Company, Columbus-Memorial, Champlain, and Security buildings all unfortunate casualties of modern development.
Drawn from photographs by E.J. Meeker. Published in the February 22, 1894 issue of Frank Leslie’s Weekly.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1894
Author: Frank Leslie's Weekly
Sheet Width (in): 10.8
Sheet Height (in): 15.4
Condition: A-
Condition Description: A few smudges and small chips around the outer edges of the sheet, which is slightly toned and brittle with age. Attractive hand color makes for an attractive overall presentation.
$90.00
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