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Address: 860-880 N. Lake Shore Dr. Year Built: 1949-1951 Architect: Mies van der Rohe Date Designated a Chicago Landmark: April 29, 1998 |
Deceptively simple in appearance, these twin apartment towers set the standard by which all subsequent glass-and-steel highrises are judged. Few, if any, have come even close to these buildings' perfection in form, proportions, and detailing. No other design by this world-famous architect had so immediate or so strong an impact. They are featured in every book on modern architecture, and they are among the best known of the city's post-World War II architecture.
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The Modern Era Tour | |
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| 1. | Exterior View, circa 1951, photo by Richard Nickel |
| 2. | Apartment Interior, photo by Hedrich-Blessing |
| 3. | Construction Photo, photo by Hedrich-Blessing |
| 4. | Ground-level detail, photo by Hedrich-Blessing |
