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extravagant late 1920's american neoclassical style tubular yellow brass two-tier ballroom ceiling light fixture with original silver-plated finish largely intact. the towering chandelier contains a multitude of highly stylized bent tubular arms accentuated with elegant scrollwork. the 12-arm electric candelabra retains the original keyless hubbell sockets concealed 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 & 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.
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histrionically important 1920's original oversized two-tier neoclassical style chicago athletic association building silver-plated ceiling mount twelve arm ceiling mount chandelier
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