historically important doorknob and window sash pull from the office of adler and sullivan join bldg. 51 museum archive

the bldg. 51 museum recently acquired a historically important and well-documented original doorknob and window sash pull salvaged from the office of architectural firm adler and sullivan, located on the 16th floor of the auditorium  building (adler and sullivan, 1889) office tower.

the stock pattern doorknob, known as the "salem" pattern, was executed by yale and towne and retains most of the original bower-barff finish. the window sash lock, originally mounted on one of two windows in frank lloyd wright's office (adjoining sullivan's), was also executed by yale and towne and retains the nicely aged surface patina.

the hardware was salvaged from the tower office in the late 1960's when the offices above the 10th floor were largely abandoned and open to the elements. 

images and artifacts courtesy of eric j. nordstrom and the bldg. 51 archive. all rights reserved. 2022.