multi-year photographic study of 19th century red terra cotta ornament adorning chicago residential and commercial buildings

for the past several years now, i've assembled a sizeable photographic database of ornamental red body terra cotta found on 19th century (1880-1899) residential and commerical buildings within chicago's city limits. brief descriptions, including addresses, year constructed, architect (if known) and building status, will be provided when time permits. 

images courtesy of eric j. nordstrom. all rights reserved. 2022.