Chicago Loop in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Carbide and Carbon Building
Burnham Brothers Inc., architect
— 1929 —
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 18, 2008
1. Carbide and Carbon Building Marker
According to popular legend, the architects chose this building’s dark green and gold colors based on a gold-foiled champagne bottle seen at an office holiday party. Whether true of not, the building is one of the most-distinctive features on the Chicago skyline. The lobby also is a classic of Art Deco design, with exceptionally fine bronzework and black marble. The building was designed by Daniel and Herbert Burnham, sons of the legendary architect and city planner Daniel H. Burnham.
Designated on May 9, 1996
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
Commission of Chicago Landmarks
Erected 1996 by Commission on Chicago Landmarks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, and the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1892.
Location. 41° 53.207′ N, 87° 37.486′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Chicago Loop. Marker is at the intersection of East
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 333 North Michigan Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Fort Dearborn (about 500 feet away); Site of Fort Dearborn (about 600 feet away); Fort Dearborn (about 600 feet away); Chicago River (about 600 feet away); Rene Robert Cavalier Sieur de La Salle (about 600 feet away); Regeneration (about 600 feet away); Chicago Remembers (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Also see . . .
1. Carbide and Carbon Building - A Chicago Sojourn. (Submitted on January 17, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Carbide and Carbon Building - Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 17, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 4, 2012
2. Carbide and Carbon Building Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 18, 2008
3. Carbide and Carbon Building
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 18, 2008
4. Carbide and Carbon Building Lobby Entrance
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 18, 2008
5. Carbide and Carbon Building Elevators
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 18, 2008
6. Lighting in the Lobby of the Carbide and Carbon Building
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 4, 2012
7. Carbide and Carbon Building
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 4, 2012
8. Carbide and Carbon Building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,185 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 17, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on February 24, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 17, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 7, 8. submitted on February 24, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
