{"product_id":"exceptional-all-original-salvaged-chicago-ornamental-cast-iron-dawson-brothers-fireplace-has-insert-with-old-gold-enameled-finish","title":"exceptional all original salvaged chicago ornamental cast iron dawson brothers fireplace has insert with old gold enameled finish","description":"\u003csection class=\"main-container col1-layout\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container-main clearfix\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"main-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"main-content-inner\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-main\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-view\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-collateral\"\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"product_tabs_description_contents\" class=\"product-tabs-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-tabs-content-inner clearfix\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"box-collateral box-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003ecompletely intact late 19th century patented american interior salvaged chicago residential fireplace gas insert or grille designed and fabricated by the dawson brothers of chicago, il.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003ethe ventilating gas grille contains a recessed region with multiple rows of closely spaced jets or burners. the surround with protruding hood is highly decorative, incorporating floral motifs arranged in various configurations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003ethe perforated ash grate affixed at the bottom is free from cracks or breaks. the metallic gold enameled finish is mostly uniform throughout. the on\/off gas key and damper handle are original and intact.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003ethe extant dawson brothers factory and offices is located at 517-519 n. halsted street just west of downtown chicago. the red brick factory was constructed in 1888 and designed by architect julius zittel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003ethe five-story building has a cast iron facade on its first floor, along with decorative tie rods and a carved limestone name plaque with date.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003ethe dawson brothers used the factory to fabricate highly specialized ornamental fireplace mantels and grates; the building also served as the company's showroom and offices.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003ea six-story addition was added to the building in 1901, which mainly served as a storage and shipping area. the dawson brothers conducted business at the factory until 1929.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003ethe building was added to the national register of historic places on february 14, 1985. measures approximately 24 1\/2 x 10 x 30 1\/2 inches. three matching inserts available. priced individually.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50672497197354,"sku":"UR-30198-19","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20190607-4v0a1962.jpg?v=1760297693","url":"https:\/\/urbanremainschicago.com\/products\/exceptional-all-original-salvaged-chicago-ornamental-cast-iron-dawson-brothers-fireplace-has-insert-with-old-gold-enameled-finish","provider":"Urban Remains Chicago","version":"1.0","type":"link"}