In keeping with the building's purported 1890s style, they are constructing it on a very tight schedule - in exact accordance with the revelations and innovations that allowed the birth of skyscrapers.
Only the finest quarterhorses will be employed in hauling bricks and mortar and iron and coal to the site.
Only the finest quarterhorses will be employed in hauling bricks and mortar and iron and coal to the site.
Funny. This building really bites the big one. I can't wait to ride the wrought iron, caged elevator. Sorry to be off topic a little, but this is what we are all thinking with this one.
^^ Haven't you seen the marketing materials for this building?
. . "Every Floor a Transfer Floor!"
What is meant by this ? a structural transfer floor ? transfer between elevator banks ?
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It might not be the most original, unique and beautiful design of all the new projects in Chicago but I like the fact that is pretty slender, tall and it's in a great location!
I like it becuase it gives an old fashioned look that blends in well with the rest of the city. I know many people now would rather have "new," but how can you not love a 700 footer like this one?
Ecker....Great shots....Thank You... I think that this building will help the neighborhood out by covering up that old parking lot that was such a waste for years. I live a few blocks South of here and I never get the time to pay attention to this building even when I go to the starbucks just 10 feet away (too busy). But again Thank You for the great shots...
P.S. does it look like there is any movement at 10 Delaware and the twin shakes across the street?
As for the other projects nearby, 10 East Delaware is still down in the pit. The formwork on the core is just about at street level, but the rest is still a story or two down. There's a photo of the site in the post I put in the rundown thread if you're curious to see what it looks like.
Walton on the Park (the two tower blue thing) is still idle. They've patched up the back of the mansions that are part of this project after demolishing the additions to them, but the rest of the site shows no signs that construction is imminent.
As for the other projects nearby, 10 East Delaware is still down in the pit. The formwork on the core is just about at street level, but the rest is still a story or two down. There's a photo of the site in the post I put in the rundown thread if you're curious to see what it looks like.
Walton on the Park (the two tower blue thing) is still idle. They've patched up the back of the mansions that are part of this project after demolishing the additions to them, but the rest of the site shows no signs that construction is imminent.
Thanks again for the info. I am so busy lately that I cannot find the time to walk by there and just gaze, but I do get a moment to browse here from time to time. I couldnt remember the Walton on the park name...lmao.
I noticed that most of the projects in Chicago are reinforced concrete. Can they build these year round, or do they have to stop pouring when it reaches a certain temperature.
You know...i can hardly believe how much critisism this building is getting. I think its pretty f'ing sweet! I love the style, imagine how boring a city would be if every building was modern with a glass facade. A city like that would have no character. I can't wait to see this one finished, although it may take a while...i think its worth waiting for. You people are crazy, I would take this building in Denver any day.
You know...i can hardly believe how much critisism this building is getting. I think its pretty f'ing sweet! I love the style, imagine how boring a city would be if every building was modern with a glass facade. A city like that would have no character. I can't wait to see this one finished, although it may take a while...i think its worth waiting for. You people are crazy, I would take this building in Denver any day.
^ (Theo)Fleury, I agree with you 100%. It's not an easy crowd in here though. I just hope that the harping on the building does discourage people like Ecker from keeping us updated with is great pics....thanks Eck, keep them coming, some of us are interested in seeing this building going up.
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Ecker....Great shots....Thank You... 
I think that this building will help the neighborhood out by covering up that old parking lot that was such a waste for years. I live a few blocks South of here and I never get the time to pay attention to this building even when I go to the starbucks just 10 feet away (too busy). But again Thank You for the great shots...
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