2007-07-09 13:09:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
Possibly on the Chicago city website. If not go to city offices. They will have all info. Permits pulled. many times a blueprint of the building. Who built it and dates, title and who has owned it over the years. some interesting information available there. Have fun
2007-07-09 13:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by Traveler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try the book "Chicago In and Around The Loop" by Gerald Wolfe - it details a lot of the history of older buildings in the area. Or, you could try contacting the Chicago Architecture Foundation at (312) 922-3432.
2007-07-10 00:45:29 · answer #2 · answered by Marc W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few ways. You could contact the Chicago Architecture Foundation (http://www.architecture.org/) and ask them.
You could go on one of the Archtecture foundation walking tours (http://www.architecture.org/tours.aspx)
You could check with the Landmark Preservation Council (http://archfilms.com/tour/map.html)
You could check out the WTTW/Ch./ 11 shows by Geoffrey Baer who hosts shows on the station about local architecture. I think you can buy some of the tapes (http://www.wttw.com:81/main.taf?p=1,9).
Or you could hit the library and do some research on the specific building you want info on.
2007-07-10 10:30:58 · answer #3 · answered by bodinibold 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
maybe the Chicago Historical Society
2007-07-10 03:48:50 · answer #4 · answered by Joshua M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chicago historical society.
2007-07-10 19:23:43 · answer #5 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋