Near South Side in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
American Book Company Building
Nelson Max Dunning, architect
— 1912 —
October 19, 2013
1. American Book Company Building Marker
Inscription.
American Book Company Building. Nelson Max Dunning, architect. This handsome building originally served as the Midwest office, warehouse and distribution center of the American Book Company, a nationally-prominent textbook publisher. Typical of industrial architecture of its time, this reinforced-concrete building features a distinctive tower and large window openings that give the facade its grid-like appearance. The red-brick exterior is embellished with terra-cotta ornament, including the publishing company's colorful crest and a torch, wings, and a wreath representing the pursuit of knowledge.
This handsome building originally served as the Midwest office, warehouse and distribution center of the American Book Company, a nationally-prominent textbook publisher. Typical of industrial architecture of its time, this reinforced-concrete building features a distinctive tower and large window openings that give the facade its grid-like appearance. The red-brick exterior is embellished with terra-cotta ornament, including the publishing company's colorful crest and a torch, wings, and a wreath representing the pursuit of knowledge.
Location. 41° 51.187′ N, 87° 37.168′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in the Near South Side. Marker is at the intersection of East Cermak Avenue and South Calumet Avenue on East Cermak Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320-330 East Cermak Avenue, Chicago IL 60616, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Platt Luggage Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheeler–Kohn House (about 700 feet away, measured
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