Fisher Building - Chicago, IL
Posted by: cldisme
N 41° 52.639 W 087° 38.072
16T E 447348 N 4636349
An early skyscraper clad in Gothic-inspired terra-cotta.
Waymark Code: WM29HW
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2007
Views: 22
Built by paper industry magnate Lucius Fisher, the terra-cotta carvings on the lower floors include seashells and sea creatures, a reference to the name "Fisher". The upper stories are decorated with carvings of eagles and mythical beasts.
The steel frame was completed in 25 days, and weighs 12,000 tons.
Completed in 2 phases, 10 years apart. The older section to the south is 230 feet tall, 18 stories, and was completed in 1896. The original building was designed by Charles Atwood, and the addition in 1907 by Peter J. Weber - both of D.H. Burnham & Company. The later addition to the north is largely a repetition of the original design, except for the absence of bay windows.
Street address: 343 S. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL USA
County / Borough / Parish: Cook
Year listed: 1976
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924
Historic function: Commerce/Trade
Current function: Commerce/Trade
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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