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association building annex. multiple fixtures available. priced individually. measures approximately 17 x 5 x 8 inches.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50670649770282,"sku":"UR-18718-13","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20131029-img_1685z_2.jpg?v=1760343119"},{"product_id":"c-1907-10-original-american-single-recessed-panel-quartered-oak-cabinet-door-salvaged-from-the-chicago-athletic-association-building-annex","title":"c. 1907-10 original american single recessed panel quartered oak cabinet door salvaged from the chicago athletic association building annex","description":"original early 20th century american antique quartered oak wood hinged cabinet door designed and fabricated by the gutmann store fixtures co., chicago, il. the cabinet door retains the original varnished finish. the loose pin hinges with ball finials and cabinet latch are original. the single recessed panel contains a visually striking \"tiger stripe\" wood grain pattern. the cabinet door was salvaged from a massive wall cabinet that was badly damaged through neglect and abandonment. discovered in the basement of the chicago athletic association building annex. likely dates to around 1907-10. multiple cabinet doors available in different sizes. priced individually. measures approximately 21 1\/2 x 32 1\/2 inches.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50670651212074,"sku":"UR-18727-13","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20131030-022m_2.jpg?v=1760255559"},{"product_id":"single-recessed-panel-antique-american-quartered-oak-wood-chicago-athletic-club-association-building-cabinet-door-with-hardware","title":"single recessed panel antique american quartered oak wood chicago athletic club association building cabinet door with hardware","description":"original early 20th century american antique quartered oak wood hinged cabinet door designed and fabricated by the gutmann store fixtures co., chicago, il. the cabinet door retains the original varnished finish. the loose pin hinges with ball finials and cabinet latch are original. the single recessed panel contains a visually striking \"tiger stripe\" wood grain pattern. the cabinet door was salvaged from a massive wall cabinet that was badly damaged through neglect and abandonment. discovered in the basement of the chicago athletic association building annex. likely dates to around 1907-10. multiple cabinet doors available in different sizes. priced individually. measures approximately 21 1\/2 x 32 1\/2 inches.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default 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later stored away in the building's basement. the half-round molding features a repeating pattern consisting of richly ornate hand-carved leafage. the original darkly stained finish remains intact. each and every section has been carefully cleaned and denailed. the chicago athletic association was founded in 1890 by several elite chicagoans (e.g., marshall field, cyrus mccormick and a.g. spalding) as a non-profit organization that provided a setting for athletic, business and social activites. in 1891, the chicago athletic association announced it would build a \"new gymnasium\" on michigan avenue. in 1893 the building designed by architect henry ives cobb was completed. the facade is considered one of the finest examples of venetian gothic revival in the united states. the architect, who was also a member, designed several other notable buildings, including, but not limited to, the chicago historical society, newberry library and several pre-1900 buildings at the university of chicago campus. the building's principal facade, which of patterned brick and intricately carved indiana limestone, was based on the doges palace in venice. the distinctive exterior along michigan avenue gave the chicago athletic association a distinctive identity when viewed from the lakefront, particularly by visitors to the world’s columbian exposition of 1893. the entrance and main lobby, designed by healy \u0026amp; millet, are heavily adorned with visually striking marble, mosaic and stained glass ornament. a reception room and writing lobby were hidden behind luxurious portieres. a broad stairway with a graceful curve, leads along a side-wall consisting of monolithic slabs of marble, transcending a ceiling of pure white stucco, divided into panel formations. the second floor presents, first, a lounging or reading room, finished in gothic style quartered oak extravagantly carved, which made for a graceful transition from the marble lobby to the mahogany-trimmed billiard room. the lounging room contains massive wood burning fireplaces with exceptional bas-relief carved oak wood panels depicting scrimmage in football. the oak columns with fretwork support heavy ceiling rows (and cross-rows) once profusely strewn with incandescent light bulbs. the adjoining billiard room contained nineteen tables and a cafe annex where members were served lunch. the third floor contained a library containing soft furnishings, luxurious divans and chairs, paintings, rugs and draperies. it was here that, on \"ladies' days\", the women could find rest and solace. the immense dining room is located on the eighth floor. the main room covers approximately 6400 square feet. the room is finished in quartered oak and contains three bas-relief carvings, decorating the massive mantels. the overhanging stucco ceiling (mostly destroyed) contained an unusual \"drooping tip\" profile with gothic motifs. two of the floors were devoted to lodging departments, comprising about sixty rooms. the ninth floor contained racquet, tennis, and squash courts, which, with the lounging and ante-rooms and lockers, occupied the entire floor. there were two racquet courts, one tennis court, one squash court, and one handball court, all of regulation size.the main floor of the club contains the \"natatorium,\" which was considered the pride of the club. the swimming or \"plunge\" room is finished in white marble, with an elegant neoclassical style stairway and balcony surrounding the pool. the swimming pool or \"tank\" is forty feet wide by sixty feet long, and the depth graduates from eight to four feet. the room was equipped with spring boards, high dives, traveling rings, etc. the adjacent turkish bath was equipped with steam, shampoo and rubbing rooms, and numerous showers.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default 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small appliances (e.g., electric shaver, etc.). the hinged cabinet door conceals an all-white enameled steel compartment divided by adjustable plate glass shelves. the medicine cabinet was removed from a chicago athletic association building annex guestroom. limited quantity available. measures approximately 32 x 6 x 25 inches.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50670657667370,"sku":"UR-18778-13","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20131020-img_1230h_2.jpg?v=1760167221"},{"product_id":"original-c-1920-s-american-diamond-pattern-leaded-clear-glass-casement-doors-salvaged-from-the-chicago-athletic-association-building-annex","title":"original c. 1920's american diamond pattern leaded clear glass casement doors salvaged from the chicago athletic association building annex","description":"completely intact c. 1920's original leaded glass casement doors or windows salvaged from the chicago athletic association building annex (likely from the 1925 addition). each pine wood cabinet door with a dark red stained finish contains traditional diamond pattern leaded glass panes divided by an arched muntin. the nicely aged cast brass window or cabinet latch and catch are original and intact. the caming and glass is free from damage and\/or repairs. priced for the combined set. 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 schmidt, garden \u0026amp; martin. 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 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intact. the original applied patina remains in great condition, considering age. the fixture was salvaged from the chicago athletic association building annex. measures approximately 16 x 16 x 17 1\/2 inches.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50670659273002,"sku":"UR-18802-13","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20131111-014n_2.jpg?v=1760431550"},{"product_id":"original-early-20th-century-american-industrial-pressed-milk-glass-chicago-athletic-club-building-utility-closet-lamp-shade","title":"original early 20th century american industrial pressed \"milk glass\" chicago athletic club building utility closet lamp shade","description":"single c. 1907-15 antique american interior ceiling flush mount white opalescent pressed glass shade salvaged from a chicago athletic club assocation building utility closet. the deep bowl and\/or bell-shaped reflector 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and\/or sections were removed during building alterations and\/ occurring as early as the 1930's. the majority of the molding used throughout this grand room has remained amazingly intact. the fragments were removed and later stored away in the building's basement. the half-round molding features a repeating pattern consisting of richly ornate hand-carved leafage. the original darkly stained finish remains intact. the diminutive wood fragment has been cut down, denailed, cleaned and sealed. the chicago athletic association was founded in 1890 by several elite chicagoans (e.g., marshall field, cyrus mccormick and a.g. spalding) as a non-profit organization that provided a setting for athletic, business and social activites. in 1891, the chicago athletic association announced it would build a \"new gymnasium\" on michigan avenue. in 1893 the building designed by architect henry ives cobb was completed. the facade is considered one of the finest examples of venetian gothic revival in the united states. the architect, who was also a member, designed several other notable buildings, including, but not limited to, the chicago historical society, newberry library and several pre-1900 buildings at the university of chicago campus. the building's principal facade, which of patterned brick and intricately carved indiana limestone, was based on the doges palace in venice. the distinctive exterior along michigan avenue gave the chicago athletic association a distinctive identity when viewed from the lakefront, particularly by visitors to the world’s columbian exposition of 1893. the entrance and main lobby, designed by healy \u0026amp; millet, are heavily adorned with visually striking marble, mosaic and stained glass ornament. a reception room and writing lobby were hidden behind luxurious portieres. a broad stairway with a graceful curve, leads along a side-wall consisting of monolithic slabs of marble, transcending a ceiling of pure white stucco, divided into panel formations. the second floor presents, first, a lounging or reading room, finished in gothic style quartered oak extravagantly carved, which made for a graceful transition from the marble lobby to the mahogany-trimmed billiard room. the lounging room contains massive wood burning fireplaces with exceptional bas-relief carved oak wood panels depicting scrimmage in football. the oak columns with fretwork support heavy ceiling rows (and cross-rows) once profusely strewn with incandescent light bulbs. the adjoining billiard room contained nineteen tables and a cafe annex where members were served lunch. the third floor contained a library containing soft furnishings, luxurious divans and chairs, paintings, rugs and draperies. it was here that, on \"ladies' days\", the women could find rest and solace. the immense dining room is located on the eighth floor. the main room covers approximately 6400 square feet. the room is finished in quartered oak and contains three bas-relief carvings, 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mostly uniform surface patina throughout. the double-light pendant fixture was designed and fabricated by the beardslee lighting co., chicago, il. the chicago athletic association was founded in 1890 by several elite chicagoans (e.g., marshall field, cyrus mccormick and a.g. spalding) as a non-profit organization that provided a setting for athletic, business and social activites. in 1891, the chicago athletic association announced it would build a \"new gymnasium\" on michigan avenue. in 1893 the building designed by architect henry ives cobb was completed. the facade is considered one of the finest examples of venetian gothic revival in the united states. the architect, who was also a member, designed several other notable buildings, including, but not limited to, the chicago historical society, newberry library and several pre-1900 buildings at the university of chicago campus. the building's principal facade, which of patterned brick and intricately carved indiana limestone, was 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with newly added period appropriate \"dripping wax\" candle sleeves. the tapered and turned central post with oversized ball finial is securely fastened to the protruding arms. the ceiling fixture was salvaged from a grand ballroom located within the chicago athletic association annex building. possibly designed and fabricated by the beardslee mfg. co., chicago, il. 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 \u0026amp; 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 36 inches wide and 39 inches tall.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50672197042474,"sku":"UR-29004-18","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20131022-005z_1_1_1_2.jpg?v=1760293785"},{"product_id":"original-early-20th-century-salvaged-chicago-chicago-athletic-association-building-annex-yellow-brass-lavatory-sign-with-curved-edges","title":"original early 20th century salvaged chicago chicago athletic association building annex yellow brass \"lavatory\" sign with curved edges","description":"single-sided american flush mount die cut yellow brass metal \"lavatory\" sign fabricated by or for r.h. gardner \u0026amp; co., chicago, il. the rounded edge salvaged chicago brass sign contains fanciful lightly engraved or incised lettering with original the original baked black enameled inlay largely intact. the door \"header\" sign contains four opposed screw holes for mounting purposes. the nicely aged surface patina or finish is mostly uniform throughout. the plaque was salvaged from the chicago athletic club association annex building, designed by architects schmidt, garden and martin in 1907. only one available. measures 10 x 2 inches.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50672223551786,"sku":"UR-29080-18","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20180605-4v0a2267n_2.jpg?v=1760204558"},{"product_id":"all-original-oversized-early-20th-century-interior-chicago-athletic-association-building-annex-yellow-brass-lavatory-sign-the-incised-black-lettering","title":"all original oversized early 20th century interior chicago athletic association building annex yellow brass \"lavatory\" sign the incised black lettering","description":"\u003cp\u003every distinctive original and nicely aged early 1900's antique american flush mount single-sided die cut yellow brass metal \"lavatory\" sign fabricated by or for r.h. gardner \u0026amp; co., chicago, il. the oversized rectangular-shaped sign contains fanciful lightly engraved or incised lettering with original the original baked black enameled inlay largely intact. the \"header\" sign contains four opposed screw holes for mounting purposes. the nicely aged surface patina or finish is mostly uniform throughout. the plaque was salvaged from the chicago athletic club association annex building, designed by architects schmidt, garden and martin in 1907. only one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default 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but is original to the fixture. the interior pendant light was salvaged from the chicago athletic club association building during its transformation into a boutique hotel. measures 21 inches in diameter x 52 inches high.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50672356491562,"sku":"UR-29875-18","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20160301-img_0002_1_1.jpg?v=1760471552"},{"product_id":"early-20th-century-museum-quality-chicago-athletic-association-building-polychrome-stenciled-fragment-with-allover-crazed-finish","title":"early 20th century museum-quality chicago athletic association building polychrome stenciled fragment with allover crazed finish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product info detailed\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product data items\" role=\"tablist\"\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"product.info.description\" class=\"data item content\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-role=\"content\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-product.info.description\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003emuseum quality stenciled canvas fragment featuring the encircled logo of the chicago athletic club association. the polychrome enameled fragment was designed and executed by notable interior designers, healy \u0026amp; millet of chicago (they are perhaps mostly known for their stenciled work done in the chicago stock exchange trading room). the delicate fragment has been lightly cleaned and framed in quartered oak wood recycled from the athletic club. the stenciled section features the brightly colored red logo flanked by interlocking branches and leaves of the bat laurel. the surrounding art nouveau style stencil contains a mostly uniform brown color. heavy surface crazing and discoloration evident. the fragment was found in the basement of the chicago athletic club. the exact location of this type of wall covering (there were several) in the chicago athletic association building is currently not known. the chicago athletic association was founded in 1890 by several elite chicagoans (e.g., marshall field, cyrus mccormick and a.g. spalding) as a non-profit organization that provided a setting for athletic, business and social activites. in 1891, the chicago athletic association announced it would build a \"new gymnasium\" on michigan avenue. in 1893 the building designed by architect henry ives cobb was completed. the facade is considered one of the finest examples of venetian gothic revival in the united states. the architect, who was also a member, designed several other notable buildings, including, but not limited to, the chicago historical society, newberry library and several pre-1900 buildings at the university of chicago campus. the building's principal facade, which of patterned brick and intricately carved indiana limestone, was based on the doges palace in venice. the distinctive exterior along michigan avenue gave the chicago athletic association a distinctive identity when viewed from the lakefront, particularly by visitors to the world’s columbian exposition of 1893. the entrance and main lobby, designed by healy \u0026amp; millet, are heavily adorned with visually striking marble, mosaic and stained glass ornament. a reception room and writing lobby were hidden behind luxurious portieres. a broad stairway with a graceful curve, leads along a side-wall consisting of monolithic slabs of marble, transcending a ceiling of pure white stucco, divided into panel formations. the second floor presents, first, a lounging or reading room, finished in gothic style quartered oak extravagantly carved, which made for a graceful transition from the marble lobby to the mahogany-trimmed billiard room. the lounging room contains massive wood burning fireplaces with exceptional bas-relief carved oak wood panels depicting scrimmage in football. the oak columns with fretwork support heavy ceiling rows (and cross-rows) once profusely strewn with incandescent light bulbs. the adjoining billiard room contained nineteen tables and a cafe annex where members were served lunch. the third floor contained a library containing soft furnishings, luxurious divans and chairs, paintings, rugs and draperies. it was here that, on \"ladies' days\", the women could find rest and solace. the immense dining room is located on the eighth floor. the main room covers approximately 6400 square feet. the room is finished in quartered oak and contains three bas-relief carvings, decorating the massive mantels. the overhanging stucco ceiling (mostly destroyed) contained an unusual \"drooping tip\" profile with gothic motifs. two of the floors were devoted to lodging departments, comprising about sixty rooms. the ninth floor contained racquet, tennis, and squash courts, which, with the lounging and ante-rooms and lockers, occupied the entire floor. there were two racquet courts, one tennis court, one squash court, and one handball court, all of regulation size.the main floor of the club contains the \"natatorium,\" which was considered the pride of the club. the swimming or \"plunge\" room is finished in white marble, with an elegant neoclassical style stairway and balcony surrounding the pool. the swimming pool or \"tank\" is forty feet wide by sixty feet long, and the depth graduates from eight to four feet. the room was equipped with spring boards, high dives, traveling rings, etc. the adjacent turkish bath was equipped with steam, shampoo and rubbing rooms, and numerous showers. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default 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hand-written 1911 chicago athletic association courtesy guest card","description":"original hand-written 1911 chicago athletic association courtesy guest card","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50672974889258,"sku":"UR-34209-22","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20221212-img399.jpg?v=1760484953"},{"product_id":"original-henry-ives-cobb-designed-hand-carved-romanesque-style-chicago-athletic-association-building-wood-molding","title":"original henry ives cobb-designed hand carved romanesque style chicago athletic association building wood molding","description":"\u003cheader class=\"mw-body-header vector-page-titlebar\"\u003e\u003ch1 id=\"firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading mw-first-heading\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-page-title-main\"\u003eChicago Athletic Association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"bodyContent\" 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data-file-height=\"4178\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"thumbcaption\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"magnify\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eChicago Athletic Association building.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChicago Athletic Association\u003c\/strong\u003e was an \u003ca title=\"American football\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_football\"\u003eAmerican football\u003c\/a\u003e team, based in \u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Chicago, Illinois\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago,_Illinois\"\u003eChicago, Illinois\u003c\/a\u003e. The club itself had been organized in 1890, and in 1892 it formed a football team. The team was built around veterans of Chicago's \u003cstrong\u003eUniversity Club\u003c\/strong\u003e football team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan id=\"History\" class=\"mw-headline\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe University Club football team was the initial first-rate team produced by the city, because \u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"University of Illinois\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/University_of_Illinois\"\u003eIllinois\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Northwestern University\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Northwestern_University\"\u003eNorthwestern\u003c\/a\u003e were still years away from being competitive, and \u003ca title=\"Amos Alonzo Stagg\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amos_Alonzo_Stagg\"\u003eAmos Alonzo Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e would not form the \u003ca title=\"University of Chicago\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/University_of_Chicago\"\u003eUniversity of Chicago\u003c\/a\u003e's program until 1892.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-pruter_1-0\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Athletic_Association#cite_note-pruter-1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicago society therefore needed a team to represent the city in annual \u003ca title=\"Thanksgiving (United States)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thanksgiving_(United_States)\"\u003eThanksgiving Day\u003c\/a\u003e games, and from 1888 to 1891 they created the University Club team and had it compete against either \u003ca title=\"University of Michigan\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/University_of_Michigan\"\u003eMichigan\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Cornell University\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cornell_University\"\u003eCornell\u003c\/a\u003e each year. The University Club team was made up of recent college graduates, whose families were from Chicago but who were products of east coast football programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1892, the Chicago A. A. football team not only took over the primer football role of the University Club team. It built a program of playing a season-long schedule of university and club teams. That team included at least eight names from the 1891 University Club team, and added \u003ca title=\"Yale University\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yale_University\"\u003eYale\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"Halfback (American football)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Halfback_(American_football)\"\u003ehalfback\u003c\/a\u003e star \u003ca title=\"Pudge Heffelfinger\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pudge_Heffelfinger\"\u003ePudge Heffelfinger\u003c\/a\u003e to the line-up. The 1893 team featured Heffelfinger, Yale, \u003ca title=\"Laurie Bliss\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Laurie_Bliss\"\u003eLaurie Bliss\u003c\/a\u003e, and five players from the University Club.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-pruter_1-1\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Athletic_Association#cite_note-pruter-1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1893 at the \u003ca title=\"World's Columbian Exposition\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World%27s_Columbian_Exposition\"\u003eChicago's World Fair\u003c\/a\u003e, the Chicago A. A. played one of the first \u003ca title=\"Night game\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Night_game#American_football\"\u003enight football\u003c\/a\u003e games against \u003ca title=\"Army Black Knights football\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Army_Black_Knights_football\"\u003eWest Point\u003c\/a\u003e (the earliest being on September 28, 1892, between \u003ca title=\"Mansfield University of Pennsylvania\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mansfield_University_of_Pennsylvania\"\u003eMansfield State Normal\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Wyoming Seminary\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wyoming_Seminary\"\u003eWyoming Seminary\u003c\/a\u003e). Chicago won the game 14–0. The game lasted only 40 minutes, compared to the normal 90 minutes.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-pruter_1-2\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Athletic_Association#cite_note-pruter-1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior of the Chicago Athletic Association building (1893) is based on the \u003ca title=\"Doge's Palace\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Doge%27s_Palace\"\u003eDoge's Palace\u003c\/a\u003e in Venice.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-2\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Athletic_Association#cite_note-2\"\u003e[2]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan id=\"Notable_players\" class=\"mw-headline\"\u003eNotable players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1894, \u003ca title=\"Jesse Van Doozer\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jesse_Van_Doozer\"\u003eJesse Van Doozer\u003c\/a\u003e dropped out of Northwestern to play with the Chicago Athletic Association. \u003ca title=\"Alvin H. Culver\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alvin_H._Culver\"\u003eAlvin Culver\u003c\/a\u003e, who graduated that same year did the same.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-3\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Athletic_Association#cite_note-3\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e \u003ca title=\"Knowlton Ames\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knowlton_Ames\"\u003eKnowlton Ames\u003c\/a\u003e, a former \u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"All-American\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/All-American\"\u003eAll-American\u003c\/a\u003e from Princeton, also played on the team in 1892.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-4\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicago_Athletic_Association#cite_note-4\"\u003e[4]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e \u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Sport Donnelly\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sport_Donnelly\"\u003eSport Donnelly\u003c\/a\u003e also played with the Chicago Athletic Association in 1892. In a game against the \u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Crescent Athletic Club football\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Crescent_Athletic_Club_football\"\u003eNew York Crescents\u003c\/a\u003e, the Crescents refused to take field unless Donnelly was barred from the Chicago lineup because of some alleged rough tactics he used the year before. Chicago benched Donnelly, and his absence resulted in a tie. Donnelly then became enraged and refused to rejoin the team in Chicago. \u003ca title=\"Pudge Heffelfinger\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pudge_Heffelfinger\"\u003ePudge Heffelfinger\u003c\/a\u003e, who was also playing for Chicago, joined Donnelly in the walk-out. After this game he was once again recruited by the \u003ca title=\"Allegheny Athletic Association\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Allegheny_Athletic_Association\"\u003eAllegheny Athletic Association\u003c\/a\u003e, to play for them. 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