tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84837676862142496242024-02-07T08:37:41.900-06:00Ultra Local GeographyChicago, history, urban morphology, urbanism, Rogers Park, pen and ink, sketch, markers, streetscape, architecture, infrastructure, signage, storefronts, colored pencils, historic preservation, conservationUltra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.comBlogger341125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-89368982020413627612022-01-06T14:24:00.008-06:002023-06-09T09:57:34.039-05:00Mid-Century Buildings on Peterson Avenue<p></p><br />Lately there's been interest in the extraordinary mid-century architecture on Peterson Avenue, from the Edgewater neighborhood west through West Ridge, North Park and Forest Glen. This is a good time to take a closer look Peterson, since many of the most interesting buildings have been vacant for an uncomfortably long time...<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxVek7DH0DqBkWo06EN3n2FoEvE5k0j_NlvroteibyP8Y8eVfCpeKMZt8Y5k_In9EvITYY-xQonMZz6dVNWpeWlTdRZMh7Hn1rUhTmT-1mzodCIr2oPel-saA_fFAMwR4lRzQV_I4dvs/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="389" data-original-width="950" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxVek7DH0DqBkWo06EN3n2FoEvE5k0j_NlvroteibyP8Y8eVfCpeKMZt8Y5k_In9EvITYY-xQonMZz6dVNWpeWlTdRZMh7Hn1rUhTmT-1mzodCIr2oPel-saA_fFAMwR4lRzQV_I4dvs/w400-h164/Presentation1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Peterson is not an attractive street. It basically functions as an urban speedway, with four lanes and enormous intersections. If you're on Peterson you're probably in a car. These buildings are designed to catch the eye of someone moving by quickly. The office buildings (top two and bottom right) use a combination of textured materials, patterns and colors to catch the eye, while the façades are designed to create a sense of enclosure and protection from the nearby speedway. They're still following an earlier pattern of commercial design, close to the street with parking in the back.<p></p><p>In contrast the building on the bottom left (a former furniture showroom) uses its enormous windows to create an immediate visual connection between the interior and exterior. It adds interest through the use of a undulating concrete canopy above the second floor.</p><p>All of these were constructed in the 1960s, and the one on the upper right has been recently demolished.</p>Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-19317787321725076972021-09-28T14:50:00.003-05:002023-06-09T10:03:54.481-05:00Horizontal strips of Chicago<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_PjixpwI2nIRjnRhdYo0XP6JQy4Uvw-0M7xoGwtb8VoawwgD-xkMWObiu0apFf1Gu3FcCtqL7w0_EEbQwNbm2qIulKiQLBCerqPlP_29E81yjEreRoui4e6YyyoxxeaonD_EvF2ZpkY/s540/strips.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="540" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_PjixpwI2nIRjnRhdYo0XP6JQy4Uvw-0M7xoGwtb8VoawwgD-xkMWObiu0apFf1Gu3FcCtqL7w0_EEbQwNbm2qIulKiQLBCerqPlP_29E81yjEreRoui4e6YyyoxxeaonD_EvF2ZpkY/s320/strips.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Back in 2014 I was obsessed with creating horizontally oriented drawings of Chicago, especially industrial areas. I wanted to see if I could use simple high-contrast drawings to record what I was seeing from the train and in the neighborhoods. Recently I revisited them and added color to a few. I still like them, but wide skinny images don't really lend themselves to the online format. I combined them into a larger image, but it loses the panoramic feeling of what I was trying to capture.<br /> <p></p>Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-51160570951885783372021-09-03T09:10:00.002-05:002021-09-03T12:43:34.003-05:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVfWLotvxxtObxhArVSIr2Nd7sTJJEMyANEDYSupRTGKyD-NKR-cREwr5bQRN2yVDQugC5nX2TcScyRvoXM1JuvYSeJBcIFYdiTeD5ID5YauWrfUtaT_Iu5MK6fc5DnraRlW8ZHCEBxUU/s1800/shoebox1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVfWLotvxxtObxhArVSIr2Nd7sTJJEMyANEDYSupRTGKyD-NKR-cREwr5bQRN2yVDQugC5nX2TcScyRvoXM1JuvYSeJBcIFYdiTeD5ID5YauWrfUtaT_Iu5MK6fc5DnraRlW8ZHCEBxUU/w400-h400/shoebox1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Some shoebox houses in the K-Town Historic District of Chicago on the west side. Documenting and illustrating these buildings was one way I stayed sane during quarantine. Dates of construction range from the 1900s through the 1920s. <p></p><p>I can't help but be impressed at the level of detail lavished on homes which are comparable in size to a 2-bedroom apartment! It was only possible due to inexpensive land and astounding levels of readily available craftsmanship, primarily from immigrants.</p>Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-2655192048865213322021-08-27T14:23:00.006-05:002021-09-03T09:12:26.266-05:00ADM Silos (1947-2021)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3zDu-f78IXsPDE5KFh0KyzwBLg09DZvYjtaQqUrCxRiGyoASY4Sy2vNDRhGHs8LpQdf2A7Xs_-303BrxDrcDoR26TK4lxlV5WTKBnDW7SFTNDxtjs7pabvutmaHNH1iKmSY-Cen3yXM/s1286/ADM_Silos_Colorized+copy+textured.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1278" data-original-width="1286" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3zDu-f78IXsPDE5KFh0KyzwBLg09DZvYjtaQqUrCxRiGyoASY4Sy2vNDRhGHs8LpQdf2A7Xs_-303BrxDrcDoR26TK4lxlV5WTKBnDW7SFTNDxtjs7pabvutmaHNH1iKmSY-Cen3yXM/s320/ADM_Silos_Colorized+copy+textured.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> This was developed from a sketch I did of this about 11 years ago. I intended to do a study of industrial structures, but ended up just drawing a few and not really going in-depth on the history and technology of what I was seeing. Anyway, these have recently been demolished for redevelopment, along with a pretty nice attached loft building. I definitely never imagined the real estate boom in Fulton Market. My strongest memory of the area was the smell of bleach used to wash down the sidewalks in front of the meat packers every morning. <p></p><p><br /></p>Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-3965500145393825942020-11-11T11:57:00.000-06:002021-09-01T15:50:27.735-05:00Cottage Chicago<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Few buildings convey the historic character of the city as recognizably as the Chicago cottage. They <br />
can be found throughout Chicago in working and middle-class neighborhoods. Many were built in the 19th and early 20th century, but in reality the cottage never went out of style, it just transformed itself again and again.<br />
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In general terms a cottage is one or one and one-half stories in height and built of wood or brick. After the great fire of 1871 the city rushed to rebuild itself- in wood. It took a few more years (and another fire in 1874) to impose strict regulations requiring fireproof construction within city boundaries. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2044 W. Iowa, c. 1880</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Most cottages are rectangular in plan, and fit on a typical Chicago lot (25' x 125'). They have front facing gable roofs and offset front entrances. Architectural styles were often expressed through the window and door surrounds, as well as the cornice. Most have a basement, although many early cottages just have a crawlspace.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1334 S. Karlov, 1890s</td></tr>
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Cottage were constructed by individuals, but were often part of larger real estate developments. Early Chicago had block after block of cottages, often taking advantage of mass produced ornamentation and informed by popular pattern books of the time. Most common are those in the Italianate style, which decorative hood moldings and paired brackets under the eaves. The one above is an example of the Queen Anne style, which used elaborate surface treatments and varied textures.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3703 W. Wrightwood, c.1890</td></tr>
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Here's another Queen Anne cottage with a tripartite window configuration on the second floor with a sunburst pattern. The porch is covered with fish-scale shingles. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2020 W. Augusta, 1899</td></tr>
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Above is an unusual example of a greystone cottage with a projecting bay. "Greystone" is an Indiana limestone commonly used for multi-family homes in Chicago in the 1900s and 1910s. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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This cottage uses a simplified gothic vocabulary, with paired arched windows and elaboration of the gable parapet. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm not sure exactly what happened, here, but I suspect this cottage was rebuilt with stepped parapet. Work this extensive usually resulted from a major damage, such as a fire. But behind it you can still see the classic massing of the cottage.</div>
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</div><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">And just to illustrate the breadth of the classical revival style, here's another one with elaborate ornamentation. The centerpiece the segmental arched window with a sunburst motif. I can't even adequately describe the cornice... </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0Chicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.629798213.567879763821153 -122.7860482 70.188347436178844 -52.473548199999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-17681984103052583462019-12-27T08:35:00.004-06:002021-09-03T09:14:12.620-05:00Rowhouse Chicago: 1970s<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Row houses in the 1970s continued to be utilized as infill housing in established neighborhoods, often replacing older homes in areas undergoing redevelopment. But they also filled vacant lots in developing neighborhoods where single family homes were no longer viable due to the underlying cost of the land. <br />
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Some were strictly modernist in design, utilizing geometric arrangements of glass and masonry. Others referred back to historic row house designs but simplified and reconfigured for contemporary needs. Many utilized more advanced site planning, with groups of buildings arranged on single lot and accommodating shared and private spaces as well as car parking and storage.</div>
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5523-5557 S. Harper, 1970. I.M. Pei and Harry Weese & Assoc.</div>
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1901-1909 W. Hood, 1973.</div>
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-4434042602450737462019-12-26T15:49:00.004-06:002021-09-03T09:15:49.961-05:00Rowhouse Chicago: 1960s<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In the 1960s row houses made their way into many urban renewal projects, both government funded and privately developed. A new generation of architects were evaluating established building types and coming up with new designs and approaches.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1210-1216 E. 48th, 1969. Keck & Keck.</td></tr>
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-20514292827908563912019-12-26T15:05:00.001-06:002021-09-03T09:16:08.751-05:00Rowhouse Chicago: 1950s<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In the 1950s row houses came roaring back in Chicago. The cost of land and the demand for moderate density housing again aligned. New materials and construction technologies, many developed during the war, were now available for private development. The simplified architectural designs dictated by strict federal requirements and wartime shortages still informed the design of this new generation of row houses, even as those designs were enlivened with new colors and textures.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">6151-6159 N. Fairfield, 1957.<br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2901-2909 W. Granville, 1958.<br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3001-3007 W. Granville, 1956.<br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">7202-7214 N. Hamilton, 1959.<br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3016-3024 W. Rosemont, 1957.</td></tr>
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-9029308163533952412019-12-26T13:36:00.001-06:002021-09-03T09:16:30.082-05:00Rowhouse Chicago: 1930s and 1940s<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In the 1930s and 40s the row house became an important form for government subsidized public housing. This program was interrupted by WWII and resumed afterwards at a much larger scale. <br />
<br />Some early examples utilized a simplified Classicism, or a Moderne design aesthetic. But as the program continued ornamental details were stripped away.<br /><br />
I want to write more about these, but for now I'll settle for getting them on-screen. If you're familiar with the topic you'll notice that the Lathrop Homes (recently redeveloped) are missing. Those will be included once I get some good reference photos.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trumbull Homes (2454 E. 106th), 1938.<br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frances Cabrini Green Rowhouses (902 N. Hudson), 1942.<br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bridgeport Homes (31st and Lituanica), 1943.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Altgeld Gardens (13357 S. Langley), 1945.</td></tr>
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-54489052198619574092019-12-26T09:17:00.003-06:002021-09-03T09:16:55.019-05:00Rowhouse Chicago: 1900s through 1920s<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
After the 1890s it became much harder for me to find row houses. Since this isn't exactly a scientific study it's possible I'm just missing them, but it seems to be more than that... <br /><br />
My guess is that that urban land became expensive enough to usher in the era of larger apartments. Also, more affluent buyers were drawn to the expanding first tier suburbs, which had increasingly strong public transit connections and were far from the pollution and political unrest of Chicago.<br /><br />
Anyway, I'm hoping to add more examples from these decades as I find them.<br /><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">201-217 N. LeClaire, 1900.<br /><br /></td></tr>
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I had to restore one demolished unit based on photographs (second from the right). And I know an emergency demolition permit was issued to demolish another unit, so it really doesn't look this way any more. This row basically creates an instant village, so it's disappointing to see it deteriorating.<br /><br />
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Here's a strong example a classical revival design unified by the decorative parapet. I had to restore some altered porches and balconies and cornice sections. I'm impressed by the use of bays to bring in more light, but I don't know if the porches were quite big enough to provide much benefit. <br />
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-73402460262390347272019-12-25T09:27:00.002-06:002019-12-26T15:07:54.279-06:00Rowhouse Chicago: 1890s<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hands down the 1890s were the decade of the most elaborate row houses, with the most astounding combination of styles.<br />
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2451-2451 W. Jackson, 1890s.</div>
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3910-3918 S. Prairie, 1893.</div>
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229-241 N. Sacramento, 1895.</div>
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-32636087043520677162019-12-24T13:19:00.001-06:002019-12-26T15:07:22.926-06:00Rowhouse Chicago: 1880s<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Perhaps the golden age of the Chicago row house? <br />
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2148-2158 W. Bowler, 1882.</div>
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615-623 E. 42nd, 1880s.</div>
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-20214596218330713362019-12-24T11:45:00.004-06:002021-09-03T09:17:23.514-05:00Rowhouse Chicago: 1870s<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Some of the oldest row houses in Chicago, built soon after the Chicago Fire of 1871. These have been drawn to represent their original appearance, as closely as I could determine. In the real world all have lost some structural or ornamental features. <br />
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1254-1262 W. Lexington, c.1875.</div>
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3712-3722 W. Cermak, c. 1875.</div>
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In the 1960s and 70s many rowhouse designs in Chicago began to incorporate solid walls and barriers in front of the home. Traditionally rowhouses had addressed the street with small setbacks and a generous stoop, allowing residents the opportunity to participate in neighborhood street life.<br />
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But now many turned away from the street, setting the structure further back on the lot and privatizing the front yard. The designs themselves also become more defensive-- in some cases almost bunker-like, as if they were intended to occupy the neighborhood by force. These designs were most common in areas undergoing urban renewal, and convey some of the racial and economic anxiety that must have been felt at the time. My examples here are from the Mid-North and Old Town neighborhoods, where they often replaced older building types.</div>
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At the same time this was a very creative time for rowhouse design, with an emphasis on geometry and massing that utilized traditional as well as new ornamental materials. There was also some notable strides in site planning, often using several lots to create rowhouse arrangements with shared common spaces. </div>
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In the case of Sandburg Village the rowhouse components were part of a larger plan incorporating a variety of building types and sizes. Rowhouses were one way to connect the new development with existing buildings at the periphery utilizing a similar scale.<br />
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This generation of rowhouses also addressed the needs of cars, often through clustered parking or even below-grade parking structures. In some cases the occupant could step from their car right into their townhouse, without having to experience any of the intervening space.</div>
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-77897682625415589082019-04-10T23:28:00.001-05:002019-12-26T15:06:29.578-06:00Rowhouse Chicago - Facade Rhythm<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This blog entry looks at some typical façade organizations of the Chicago rowhouse and theorizes a bit about the intent of various approaches. But mostly it's a visual essay.<br />
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This Second Empire style rowhouse basically reads as a single structure. Sure the entrances allow you to visually separate the individual units, but the unifying treatment of the third floor ties it all together. The constituent parts step forward and backward slightly to create an interlocking but symmetrical mass, with a varied roofline. The ornamentation is limited to the carved stone lintels, pressed metal cornice and roof coping. I've never seen another building like this in Chicago, and it basically kicked off my interest in rowhouses.<br />
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These Joliet limestone rowhouses (Neo-Grec/Italianate Style) are comprised of six identical units. Combined they create an undulating façade which can fill a few lots or an entire block, depending on the budget and available land. The homes have individual as well as collective character. But mostly collective. This is the type of rowhouse that most clearly says "Chicago" to me. They once filled entire blocks on the near south and west sides, but only pockets remain.<br />
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This Classical Revival limestone rowhouse utilizes two alternating designs. The "B" design is more elaborate, with a 5-sided bay, elaborate parapet, and stained-glass oval windows. Even rowhouses in the same building with identical square footage allow for a bit of individuality and variety. The A-B-A-B pattern seems to be the most common choice for historic Chicago rowhouses.</div>
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This unusual design combines two façade treatments in a A-B-B-A pattern. Combining modules in different ways allows rowhouses to approach a variety of architectural styles. In this case a combination of Queen Ann and Classical detailing.<br />
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And finally, some buildings are so complex that no two units are designed in the same manner, even when the interior plans are nearly identical. This is a combination of Classical and Romanesque styles. A fifth row house was demolished here prior to the 1970s, and I have no clue what it might have looked like.</div>
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-63392158659695921922019-02-12T13:26:00.002-06:002021-09-03T09:18:23.916-05:00Rowhouse Chicago - Introduction<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Recently I've been looking at the rowhouse in Chicago. This is a building type that appears again and again, from elaborate versions of the 1890s to low income housing of the 1940s. Because there are thousands of these in Chicago I developed some selection criteria to maintain my sanity. These are a bit arbitrary, but I had to start somewhere:</div>
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These are presented with minimal elaboration. In many cases windows, porches and rooflines have been restored with ink based on whatever evidence or expertise I could muster. There are bound to be some mistakes.</div>
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I won't be going into too much detail about source material, but when I use ideas that aren't my own I'll provide a reference.<br /></div><div><br /></div>
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For previous series I would write and draw as I went. In this case I need to make sense of a few dozen images chosen mostly by my subconscious. New entries will be added irregularly. If it turns out OK I'll look into putting it on paper.<br />
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<div>If you have comments or suggestions feel free to post below or email (larryshure at gmail dot com). I know I don't need to say this, but all images are protected and cannot be reposted without permission.</div>
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-24103780999611698232018-06-13T16:02:00.002-05:002018-06-20T22:43:48.207-05:00View of the back of Mision Cristiana Elim<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This was originally the reform synagogue Temple Mizpah, and I've written about it a bit <a href="http://ultralocal.blogspot.com/2015/06/temple-mizpah-1923.html">here</a>. There's a substantial parking lot on the east, which was intended to be the main sanctuary but was never built. The result is that the building (and the block) remains forever unfinished.<br />
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But the unfinished nature of the property allows for a glimpse into the service areas. All of the loading and unloading spaces, and all of the mechanical accommodations are on full display. In some ways it's as complex a design as the architectural expression found on the primary facade. And over the years it's been modified and altered to better meet the needs of the building. How many more masonry boxes will be built before it finds equilibrium?<br />
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-76886015084799015702018-05-11T16:00:00.000-05:002018-05-11T17:01:25.912-05:00View from Goldberg Park<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm interested in parts of buildings that were never meant to be seen. These are the spaces that most honestly respond to the needs of the structure and the limitations of the materials. Somehow they’re the most honest expressions of Chicago's character. If you walk down any alley you'll see these how these secondary areas and irregular spaces are organized.<br />
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I also look for them when I notice a disruption in the grid, whether by a demolition or some quirk of development. Pocket parks create great windows into these spaces. The one at Goldberg Park is one of my favorites. The height of the buildings and the adjacent embankment for the El create a sense of enclosure and provide a leisurely way to enjoy the surroundings. <br />
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I see views like this replicated throughout the city. It's really a streetscape in its own right, following a set of rules just as compelling as those of the finished facades. </div>
Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-64809454142386641362018-05-04T09:01:00.000-05:002018-05-04T09:01:32.499-05:00View at Sheridan and Pratt<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sometimes the spaces created between buildings are just as interesting as the buildings themselves. I'm especially drawn to taller buildings with irregular footprints and deep courtyards. The negative space creates complex pinwheeling shapes that most people sense, but don't consciously appreciate. <br />
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I've written about both of these buildings before. They represent the transition of Sheridan Road from a leisurely lane lined with mansions to a more dense and urban thoroughfare.<br />
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-63498743075586090362018-03-19T09:28:00.000-05:002018-03-22T08:07:55.152-05:00Pratt Lane Hotel, 1927<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This building was designed by Koenigsburg and Westfeld in the Gothic Renaissance Revival style and constructed in 1927. The ornament has always fascinated me-- and in particular the lion brackets supporting the twin projecting bays. The first drawing I did of the building was back in 2006, but apparently that graphic is trapped on a obsolete Photobucket server. <a href="http://ultralocal.blogspot.com/2010/01/pratt-lane-hotel-1927.html" target="_blank">But here's a link to the previous post.</a><br />
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This was constructed as an apartment hotel, which was basically a month-to-month furnished apartment with communal dining and socializing areas. Apartment hotels would typically include a regular cleaning service. This is an urban type that hasn't survived in Chicago (as far as I know). The closest approximation I can think of is an extended-stay hotel, and those are now mostly found out by the highways.<br />
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This building dwarfs its neighbors, and would have been one of the few to approach the permitted height increase established by Chicago's first zoning code in 1923. I think the entire lakefront may have followed suit if it hadn't been hit by the Great Depression. So for now it remains a crazy outlier, catching the sun all day with it's amazing glazed white terra cotta.<br />
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-71490797419771068672018-03-01T17:00:00.000-06:002018-03-01T17:00:19.362-06:00Improving Some Clark Street Strip Malls<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I hate strip malls. I especially hate them in historic commercial areas where they erode the streetwall and prioritize cars over people. There was a dark time in the early 1990s when you could apparently squeeze in a strip mall anywhere. They were often cheap replacements for older buildings lost through neglect and disinvestment. I totally understand why they're popular and profitable, but they belong in auto-dominated environments, where they do the least amount of damage. <br />
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I used to think they might someday be demolished in favor of buildings more sympathetic to a walkable neighborhood. But that only happens in neighborhoods where the desirability (and cost of land) is through the roof. It's more likely these things are going to stick around for a long long time. But that doesn't mean strip malls can't ever be improved. <br />
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The one at 7355 N. Clark is pretty awful. Constructed in 1993 it has no separation between the sidewalk and the parking area. There's a huge illuminated sign that hangs over the sidewalk, and it's painfully close to a complex intersection. But somehow it carves out an outdoor cafe. An 8 foot strip of parking area has been enclosed with wrought iron fencing and re-purposed with a few tables and hanging planters. Sure there are cars just inches away and it feels a bit like being in a cage... But it's an attempt that gives me some hope. <br />
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Oddly, the space is immediately adjacent to Touhy Park which is a clear alternative to sitting in a converted parking lot.<br />
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The strip mall at 6714 N. Clark was constructed in 1993. It has some amenities the other lacks, including a walkway from the sidewalk and some planting strips. But is also has a raised concrete pad on the north end. I expect it needed to be located here to accommodate cars backing out from two difference directions. <br />
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This was unused space until a bakery and cafe went into the adjacent storefront. A portion of the patio was enclosed with horizontal wood fence protecting a few tables. The fence is solid enough to provide some visual screening from the parking area, but low enough not to feel like a jail. And it changes in height, providing more screening towards the adjacent McDonald's drive-through. But the size of the patio makes it work, provide a good buffer between the enclosure and the parking lot. I feel like this patio was in hibernation until someone came along who knew how to utilize it. And it makes me think that the idiosyncrasies built into these areas might actually be opportunities for improvement.<br />
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-57264109945663429382018-02-15T13:49:00.001-06:002018-02-15T16:00:38.058-06:00Stucco Bungalows on Arthur, 1915<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Republishing this with a new historic image I just found! <br />
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I've written a number of posts about collections of homes planned, designed and built by early developers in the neighborhood. These range from a few identical cottages to more complex arrangements of alternating designs. These small scale developments are found throughout Chicago and their quiet existence probably accounts for most of the city's small-scale speculative residential development. <br />
On the block of Arthur Avenue with Clark Street on the east and the Union Pacific Railroad embankment on the west, there's an impressive collection of modest stucco bungalows constructed in 1915. Permit records shows that these homes were designed by Edgewater architect and developer Niels Buck, who was active in the area from the 1890s through the 1920s. Two permits were issued, the first covering the homes on the north side of the block in April of 1915, and the second on the south side in October.<br />
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According to an article in the Chicago Tribune Niels Buck, in partnership with Herman Becker, bought 12 1/2 acres in the area for $60,000 from Jacob Rehm. The cost of construction was estimated to be $230,000, which puts the cost per bungalow around $5,600. In today's value this would be about $134,000. Typically a developer would work with a bank to issue bonds in the value of the loan. Investors buying the bonds received a guaranteed rate of return. But partnering with Becker may have allowed Buck to bypass this process, making the development more profitable for both.<br />
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This is a great photograph of the street in 1921, before any substantial changes were made. The image is available on Wikipedia, which considers it too old to be subject to copyright. Still, I wouldn't mind knowing where it originated...<br />
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This was a high quality development, with poured concrete curbs, walkways, sidewalks and electric streetlights. The stucco cladding addressed building code requirements for fire resistance.<br />
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Real estate developers in the city were responsible for tying their development into the street grid of the city and extending the utilities. Quality construction was profitable to the developer, who wanted homes to sell briskly so they could move on to their next opportunity. And in 1915 affordable homes in Rogers Park, with its strong transit ties and proximity to the lake, probably went like hotcakes.<br />
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I've identified at least seven separate types of bungalow on the block. Although perhaps "type" is too strong a work. Basically these are all stucco boxes with slight variations in roofline and porch design. Originally they were all about the same in size and square footage, but the changes in massing makes the repetition of designs nearly unnoticeable. This was an advantage of having a developer who also functioned as an architect. For those who look closely the block creates an almost perfect illustration of architectural variations on a theme.<br />
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Many of the homes on the block have since departed from the original design intent. Enclosing open porches was common, especially after the introduction of affordable air conditioning. Rear additions and detached garages are also common. I'm guessing garages weren't included in the original development in order to keep prices low. Sometimes homes were expanded upward, losing the shape of the original roof but adding substantial square footage.<br />
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Stucco is a surface treatment that required maintenance, repair and sometimes replacement. It wasn't such a stretch to replace one surface treatment with another. The bungalow above incorporates a formstone cladding. This was popular for home repair as early as the 1930s and probably a bit cheaper than new stucco, which required specialized skills for installation.<br />
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This home has been altered just as much as the one above, losing the open porch and extending a new covered entrance porch. But in this case the renovations observed some of the established patterns on the block, retaining the stucco and eave brackets and incorporating more traditional window details. <br />
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This block of Arthur represents the most extensive contiguous development I've found in the neighborhood. But I know there are many more out there.<br />
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Somehow I keep finding more information about this street! Below is page from a booklet found on Archive.org. It even includes a fuzzy floor plan and some more detail about the construction method. And I was wrong about the cost of the homes, which are noted to be less than $3,000, which is around $54,000 converted to 2018. Wow.<br />
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-18063821828210967242018-01-29T23:30:00.000-06:002019-07-24T13:42:35.413-05:006158 N. Richmond, 1959<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Ok, getting back to my profoundly unpopular mid-century multi-family project for just a bit... <br />
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I've written some posts about the Georgian Revival single family homes in the neighborhood which you can read <a href="https://ultralocal.blogspot.com/2013/10/west-ridge-architecture-2-assymetrical.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://ultralocal.blogspot.com/2013/12/west-ridge-architecture-4-double.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Below are some some throwback graphics from 2013, when I thought colored pencils were the greatest thing in the world. Not sure what I was going for with the blue halo...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Georgian Revival Single Family Homes in West Ridge</td></tr>
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As the West Ridge neighborhood developed the cost of land began to increase. To make the investment worthwhile new construction became more dense, with more units per building. Parcels that had been less desirable, particularly on busy corners, could now be combined and developed profitably.<br />
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This 3-unit building below was constructed on a double lot which might
have accommodated
two single family homes. The developer also built a detached two-car
garage, something typically eliminated from single family homes in order
to keep costs down. This is designed in the same simplified Georgian
style seen above, right down to the colonial-style windows and the gently pitched
hipped roof. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">6158 N. Richmond, 1959</td></tr>
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The base of the building has the random coursed stone veneer common during the period. This is also used as the surround for a slightly projecting main entrance. A large glass block window provides light to the interior stair.<br />
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The irregular the facade along Granville is really odd, with different windows sizes, configurations and placements. And how about that uncomfortable-looking blank area? It's almost as if the stylistic choice is working against the internal needs of the building. This might also explain why larger buildings began to rely on more modern facade designs, where there was more flexibility in the exterior expression. <br />
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-63190484200556095622018-01-24T15:48:00.002-06:002018-01-26T14:17:32.164-06:00East Park Apartments, 1521 W. Sherwin, detail <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In case you're wondering, those are holiday ornaments in the windows!</td></tr>
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Art Deco terra cotta ornament is unusual in Rogers Park. Actually, Art Deco is unusual throughout Chicago, although there are still some great examples to be found.<br />
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According to the Chicago Historic Resources Survey this building was permitted in 1931 and designed by architect Benjamin A. Comm. Most private building ceased after the crash of 1929, so I expect this project was funded well in advance. <br />
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What became the Art Deco style made its official appearance at the 1925 Paris Exposition. It reflected contemporary movements in fine art, such as Cubism and Futurism, emphasizing pure geometric form and rejecting historic ornamentation. So it's a bit ironic that same ornament has now become historic in its own right...<br />
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In 1927 the officers of the Northwestern Terra Cotta Company brought over six French sculptors to supply new designs for the company. These became popular with architects and builders and soon the new style of ornament could be found at other terra cotta companies as well. The use of color helped to emphasize the forms and lines of the design, which typically had a lower relief than traditional ornament.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some buildings designed by Benjamin A. Comm showing various styles.</td></tr>
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Benjamin A. Comm designed a number of buildings recognized in the Chicago Historic Resources Survey. His most interesting design (as far as I know) was the Union Park Hotel at 1519 W. Warren Boulevard. This was designated as a Chicago Landmark in 2010, and the designation report has an nice discussion about Art Deco in Chicago, which I've cribbed from shamelessly. But you should <a href="https://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/zlup/Historic_Preservation/Publications/Union_Park_Report.pdf" target="_blank">read it yourself!</a> Seriously, read it.<br />
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B.A. Comm didn't really make the cut as a "significant" architect in the report, but his work is notable from a neighborhood character standpoint. Here are some examples using photos I swiped from the Cook County Assessor's website. At least the Assessor is still good for something...<br />
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Ultra Local Geographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891509615219630307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8483767686214249624.post-57929697888202855232017-12-14T09:22:00.001-06:002017-12-19T14:32:27.053-06:00Sign for the A&T Restaurant, 7030 N. Clark<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">7030 N. Clark, Detail from A&T Diner Sign</td></tr>
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I've been doing some drawings of building details in the neighborhood, so I thought I would take another look at my favorite sign on Greenleaf and Clark. I've been worried about the condition of this sign since I moved to the neighborhood more than 15 years ago. Some of the bulbs still light, but the neon looks to be damaged beyond repair. I really hope this will be fixed, but it's more likely to disappear along with so many others of the period.<br />
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I'm trying to visualize the cost of repair, which would include a crane for removal and reinstallation, replacing rusted sheet metal, replicating the neon, rewiring and refinishing. Not cheap. Probably above $50,000. On top of that there's a good possibility it doesn't meet current sign code.<br />
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These signs were really scaled to auto traffic more than the neighborhood pedestrian. Which is odd, since Clark was (and is) better suited for walking. And just attaching this massive sign to the delicate 1913 brick and terracotta building must have been an amazing effort. <br />
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I've drawn this building and sign a lot. Here are few I've posted previously, from large to small:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Southwest Corner of Clark and Greenleaf. Grey tone added with marker.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A&T Sign. Colored pencil over a xerox with a digital gradient background.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail in colored pencil.</td></tr>
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