original and intact c. 1920's american antique chicago athletic club three-arm indirect pendant light fixture with frosted white opaque glass bowl shade
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beardslee chandelier mfg. co., chicago, il.
c. 1920's original american antique three-arm indirect or inverted bowl pendant light fixture designed and fabricated by the beardslee chandelier mfg. co., chicago, il. the classic pendant fixture contains a fluted deep bowl shade comprised of heavy pressed opaque glass with frosted finish. the rolled rim or lip is accentuated with lightly embossed floral motifs. the hangers, canopy and mogul socket retain the original silver-plated finish. the oversized single socket contains a reducer for use with a standard size incandescent light bulb. the heavily oxidized or tarnished finish has been left untouched. the ceiling mount fixture was salvaged from the chicago athletic club association building annex. the 20-story prairie style chicago athletic association annex (also known as the chicago athletic club addition or "madison building") was designed by the notable chicago-based architectural firm of martin, garden & schmidt. the madison street landmarked high-rise was added to the existing 11-story neo-venetian style chicago club association building constructed in 1893 by architect henry ives cobb. the towering "gardenesque" style red brick and ornamented limestone annex was completed in 1907, with an additional eight floors added in 1925. together the two buildings form an l-shape wrapping around willoughby tower. the annex contained the famous "cherry circle" bar room, lodging, the crystal room, offices and a presidential suite on the 18th floor. measures approximately 43 inches long with a diameter of 15 inches.
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