Continuing our art/architecture walking tour, December 9th...
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Next up was the historic Marquette Building, among
the first steel-framed skyscrapers; an example of the
Chicago School, a winner of just about every architectural/
historic award |
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Our main interest was the lobby and its several Tiffany mosaics
glorifying Father Marquette, the "discovery" of the area, the Encounter
with its residents....more Tiffany glass, mother of pearl, etc. |
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But within was a bit of a surprise...the building has long been owned
by the MacArthur Foundation (the "genius" foundation), and the
Foundation has really owned up to the realities beyond the Marquette
myth.... |
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"The Dishonesty of the Marquette Building," well worth clicking
and reading; similar remarks apply to the Tiffany murals |
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Beyond lay a large exhibit on what really happened, especially to
the native peoples... |
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| And, not surprisingly... |
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Moving right along, now to the Rookery, another oldish Chicago
landmark of major importance |
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| Inside the light court |
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Yes, sort of like a bird cage; restored to Frank Lloyd
Wright's 1906 design |
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| You can see the famous oriel staircase a bit |
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| Anyhow, the FLW Foundation is here as well as the gift shoppe |
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| Elevator door and details |
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| Original interior column revealed |
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| Beautiful place |
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At the Quincy station on the L, pretty much original, we thought,
some period posters |
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| Nice touch |
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| Contemporary ad on the L |
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