016 EARLY MODERNISM

• The Chicago School– Chicago fire – 1871– Rapid growth, high cost of land– Elevator, 1850’s – 1860’s, 8 – 16 floor buildings

• Curtain Wall Construction– Solution to fire proof iron structure– Separate structure (fireproofed) from visible elements

• Non-supportive wall hung from structure could take any shape

• Challenge of the Skyscraper• Adler and Sullivan

MONADNOCK BUILDING 1889 - 91

FAIR STORE 1890 - 91

860 LAKESHORE DRIVE

RELIANCE BUILDING 1894 – 95 BURNHAM AND ROOT

MARQUETTE BUILDING 1893 – 94 HOLABIRD AND ROCHE

WALKER WAREHOUSE 1888 - 89

WALKER WAREHOUSE VS. MARSHALL FIELD WAREHOUSE

CHICAGO AUDITORIUM 1891 +/-

Adler and SullivanThe Auditorium

WAINWRIGHT BUILDING 1890

GUARANTY BUILDING 1894

ROOKERY BUILDING 1885 - 88 BURNHAM AND ROOT

Louis SullivanCarson Pirie Scott Store

CHARNLEY HOUSE 1892