original c. 1918 american prairie school exterior chicago building facade white glazed "stock" terra cotta block with centrally located diamond and allover crazing

single american prairie school style white glazed terra cotta "sullivanesque" exterior building facade ornamental fired clay diminutive block designed and fabricated by the midland terra cotta company, chicago, ills. the nicely aged chicago building block features a centrally located diamond against a simple grid field pattern. the salvaged terra cotta block exhibits an altered surface patina featuring allover crazing and coal soot accumulation gives the blocks a distinctive discoloration and surface characteristics caused from pronged exposure to the elements. the "webbing" or rear cavities are intact and free from damage. the chicago warehouse that was outfitted with white glazed "sullivanesque" terra cotta ornament was constructed at a cost of $18,000 in 1918. the brick garage was built for c.c. anderson, who resided at the reaper block by architect w.p. whitney with offices on south michigan avenue. the contractor and/or mason was identified as one h.l. schroeder according to a 1918 issue of the american contractor. several terra cotta blocks from the facade were removed and/or recovered during the building's demolition. "sullivanesque" terra cotta is becoming increasingly more difficult to come by. several ornamented blocks available. all priced individually unless otherwise noted.

Measures: 8.25 x 8.25