back-to-back destruction of two exceptionally intact victorian-era chicago houses
This entry was posted on September 22 2016 by Eric
two 19th century houses were handed the death sentence earlier this week. the late 1890' two-flat with rusticated stone arches on george street (see below) has already been pulled apart and trucked off. the second house (1880-1884), replete with pressed ornamental brick, rusticated stone, and exceptional stamped zinc metal cornice, was cleared for demolition this morning. documentation of the exteriors and interiors along with salvaging ornament before demolition proved incredibly difficult due to the complete and utter stupidity exhibited by a single savage who continues to greatly disrupt the efforts of numerous individuals who are on the "front lines" documenting destruction and/or rescuing ornament destined for the landfill.
two-story 19th century brick residence with original and intact pressed tin cornice undergoing demolition.
the american victorian two-flat was likely fabricated between 1885-1895.
the second 19th century house is equally as stunning, with original two-toned metal cornice. note the use of anderson pressed brick ornament beneath the first floor bay window once containing an art glass triptych window.
original fanciful turned wood pilasters and trimwork divided the windows. the ornamental brick, running the length of the window assemblage contains a simple, yet elegant "bullseye" design.
detail of the red-colored fired clay anderson pressed bricks arranged vertically, side by side.
detail of the pressed sheet metal cornice (original to the house).
the 1880's-era pressed metal cornice consists of alternating corbels accentuated by stamped anthemions.
This entry was posted in , Miscellaneous, Salvages, Bldg. 51, New Products, Events & Announcements, New Acquisitions, Featured Posts & Bldg. 51 Feed on September 22 2016 by Eric
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