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pair of original early 20th century ornamental cast brass chicago city hall building window sash pulls
  • pair of original early 20th century ornamental cast brass chicago city hall building window sash pulls
  • pair of original early 20th century ornamental cast brass chicago city hall building window sash pulls
pair of original early 20th century ornamental cast brass chicago city hall building window sash pulls

pair of original early 20th century ornamental cast brass chicago city hall building window sash pulls

SKU: UR-8142-10
pair of original heavy ornamental cast brass historic city hall or cook county building interior window sash pulls or handles fabricated by the yale & towne mfg. co., stamford, ct. the neoclassical style pulls featuring intricately designed bellflowers have a nicely aged surface patina. the mammoth chicago city hall building is situated on a city block bounded by randolph, lasalle, washington, and clark streets, the 11-story structure was designed by the architectural firm holabird & roche in the classical revival style. the building was officially dedicated on february 27, 1911. panels sculpted in granite by john flanagan. each of the panels represents one of four principal concerns of city government: playgrounds, schools, parks, and water supply. as visitors enter the building, they are greeted with elaborate marble stairways and bronze tablets honoring the past city halls of chicago from 1837 to the present. the first major renovation project undertaken was in 1967 as major city departments, originally located outside chicago city hall, were moved in. priced for the pair.

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