rare adler and sullivan's 6-story troescher building terra cotta ornament salvaged during its demolition in 1979

additional images (not scanned) document the ruinous modifications, including the original large plate glass wood sash frame windows being blown out, granite arches accentuated with sullivan's ornament destroyed and/or concealed, and opposed double-door entrances consolidated into one, consisting of revolving door flanked by outward swinging doors and topped by tacky aluminum lettering identifying building address.

the building was demolished in 1979 by national wrecking. some of the exterior terra cotta ornament was saved during its demolition, but most was jackhammered beforehand in an attempt to dissuade organizations and individuals from salvaging it.