Chicago tribune

postmarked 1942

Chicago Tribune

Tribune Tower (1925 by Howells & Hood) — The headquarters of the Chicago Tribune newspaper is the result of the most famous architectural competition of the 20th century. Howells and Hood’s winning design contained a modern steel frame but drew inspiration from France’s great historic Gothic cathedrals. Attached at eye-level on the base of the building are historic stones from famous structures and sites the world over, including the Great Wall of China and the Berlin Wall.

The new owners want the lettering to remain in place after the paper moves out in June

File name: 06_10_013390 Title: The Tribune Tower and Michigan Avenue Bridge, Chicago Date issued: 1930 - 1945 (approximate) Physical description: 1 print (postcard) : linen texture, color ; 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. Genre: Postcards Subject: Bridges; Skyscrapers Notes: Title from item. Collection: The Tichnor Brothers Collection Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department Rights: No known restrictions

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