war Posted September 22, 2022 Share #1 Posted September 22, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) The slender white building is Mather (Lincoln) Tower at only 521 Ft. It was Chicago's tallest when built in 1928 The Architect was Herbert H. Riddle Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 8 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/336753-early-chicago-skyscrapers/?do=findComment&comment=4513938'>More sharing options...
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war Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share #2 Posted September 22, 2022 The Palmolive Building at 565 Ft. built in 1929. The Lindberg Beacon brought the height to 600Ft. The two billion candle power light could be seen for 300 miles. The Architect was Holabird and Root. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/336753-early-chicago-skyscrapers/?do=findComment&comment=4513942'>More sharing options...
war Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted September 22, 2022 The Prudential Building built in 1955 is unique in that it was the first tall building built in Chicago after WW II. Its roof is 601 Ft., the antenna brings is to 912 Ft. The five story Public Library and some seven story buildings (demolished) behind it would have been the tallest buildings visible in this photo if taken in 1955. The Architect was Naess and Murphy Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/336753-early-chicago-skyscrapers/?do=findComment&comment=4513946'>More sharing options...
masjah Posted September 22, 2022 Share #4 Posted September 22, 2022 I think the compositions are very well-balanced in all three images. very well judged IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2022 Share #5 Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) IMHO a 300+ ft antenna should not be counted in the height of a building, except for clearance by aircraft. Edited September 22, 2022 by OThomas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
war Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted September 22, 2022 13 hours ago, masjah said: I think the compositions are very well-balanced in all three images. very well judged IMHO. Thank you John Regards, Wally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
war Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted September 22, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 10 hours ago, OThomas said: IMHO a 300+ ft antenna should not be counted in the height of a building, except for clearance by aircraft. I agree. This has always been an argument amongst those who think that the height of a building is more important than all the other factors that make for good architecture. There is an international organization, CTBUH, that was created to sort out the differences between counting stories, or measuring heights to the roofs and tops of towers and antennae, to set standards. (and settle arguments) By the way, the Palmolive in the example above was considered the tallest at that time, before the addition of the beacon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted September 24, 2022 Share #8 Posted September 24, 2022 Very nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
war Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted November 17, 2022 On 9/24/2022 at 10:09 AM, stuny said: Very nice Thank you Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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