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Illinois Images - Louis H. Sullivan Structures Image Gallery

This University of Northern Iowa collection contains photographs of Sullivan Structures located in Illinois. This collection is a subset of the larger Louis H. Sullivan Structures Image Gallery.

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[IL, Aurora. 01] Aurora Watch Company [Site of]. 01

1998

Alt Text: A blue station wagon sits in front of a two-story tan building with large glass windows spanning between two entrances. Color image.

The Aurora Watch Company Factory located at 603 South LaSalle Street in Aurora, Illinois was designed by Adler and Sullivan and built in 1883-1884. It was destroyed by fire in 1989.
[IL, Aurora. 01] Aurora Watch Company [Site of]. 02

1998

Alt Text: Tan brick building second floor window with white encasement and white decorative stone cornices. Color image.

The Aurora Watch Company Factory located at 603 South LaSalle Street in Aurora, Illinois was designed by Adler and Sullivan and built in 1883-1884. It was destroyed by fire in 1989.
[IL, Chicago. 02] Jeweler's Building. 01

1998

Alt Text: Close up of a second floor window with white encasement and white decorative stone

The Jewelers Building at 15–17 Wabash Avenue between East Monroe and East Madison Streets in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States was built in 1881/82 and was designed by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. It is the only example of the early work of Adler & Sullivan that survives in the Loop. It is also known as the Iwan Ries Building.

The building is a common loft building in construction and plan, but its facade departs dramatically from others of its type. An open exterior, using cast iron mullions rather than masonry piers in the central bay, and Sullivan's stylized floral ornament provide distinction.
[IL, Chicago. 02] Jeweler's Building. 02

1998

Alt Text: Corner view of a red brick and stone multi-story building in an urban setting. Sign on the corner of building reads, "Iwan Ries & Co." Color image.

The Jewelers Building at 15–17 Wabash Avenue between East Monroe and East Madison Streets in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States was built in 1881/82 and was designed by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. It is the only example of the early work of Adler & Sullivan that survives in the Loop. It is also known as the Iwan Ries Building.

The building is a common loft building in construction and plan, but its facade departs dramatically from others of its type. An open exterior, using cast iron mullions rather than masonry piers in the central bay, and Sullivan's stylized floral ornament provide distinction.
[IL, Chicago. 03] Brunswick & Balke Factory [Site of]. 01

1998

Alt Text: Four story red brick and stone factory building with multiple windows on each floor. A smokestack and the sears tower stand in the background. Color image.

The Brunswick & Balke Factory located on Huron and Orleans Streets was destroyed by fire in 1989 and is now demolished and replaced with townhomes.
[IL, Chicago. 03] Brunswick & Balke Factory [Site of]. 02

1998

Alt Text: Angled view of a red brick and stone multi-story building on a city street. Color image.

The Brunswick & Balke Factory located on Huron and Orleans Streets was destroyed by fire in 1989 and is now demolished and replaced with townhomes.
[IL, Chicago. 03] Brunswick & Balke Factory [Site of]. 03

1998

Alt Text: Angled view of a large red brick and stone factory building with four stories. A smokestack towers in the background. Color image.

The Brunswick & Balke Factory located on Huron and Orleans Streets was destroyed by fire in 1989 and is now demolished and replaced with townhomes.
[IL, Chicago. 04] Ferdinand & William Kauffmann Store & Flats. 02

1998

Alt Text: Two cars sit in front of a large red and black brick building with decorative stone accents and yellow storefront facade with black awnings. Color image.

One of the earliest surviving Adler & Sullivan-designed buildings was constructed for Ferdinand Kaufmann in two sections between 1883 and 1887 at 2312-14 N. Lincoln. Out of the nearly 200 buildings designed by the architectural firm, only 15 projects still stand in Chicago. This is one of them.
[IL, Chicago. 05] Ann Halsted Residence. 01

1998

Alt Text: Two story red brick residence with double doors and gabled window at the top, surrounded by trees. Color image.

The Ann Halsted House is a house located at 440 W. Belden Street in the Lincoln Park community area of Chicago, Illinois. Designed in 1883 and built by 1884, the house is the oldest surviving residence designed by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan.
[IL, Chicago. 05] Ann Halsted Residence. 02

1998

Alt Text: Sidewalk leading to a two story red brick residence, with double doors and a gabled window at the top, surrounded by trees and a black wrought-iron fence. Color image.

The Ann Halsted House is a house located at 440 W. Belden Street in the Lincoln Park community area of Chicago, Illinois. Designed in 1883 and built by 1884, the house is the oldest surviving residence designed by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan.
[IL, Chicago. 06] Leon Mannheimer Residence. 01

1998

Alt Text: Two story red brick brownstone with white stone accents, featuring a double door with decorative windows. A car sits next to a hedge adjacent to the entrance stairway. Color image.

The Leon Mannheimer House located at 2147 North Cleveland Avenue designed by Adler and Sullivan and built in 1884 show the mixture of mostly unadorned masonry work mixed with detailed geometric patterns for ornament.
[IL, Chicago. 06] Leon Mannheimer Residence. 02

1998

Alt Text: Angled view of a two story red brick brownstone with white stone accents, featuring a large window in a residential area. Color image.

The Leon Mannheimer House located at 2147 North Cleveland Avenue designed by Adler and Sullivan and built in 1884 show the mixture of mostly unadorned masonry work mixed with detailed geometric patterns for ornament.
[IL, Chicago. 06] Leon Mannheimer Residence. 03

1998

Alt Text: Close up view of a two story red brick brownstone with white stone decorative accents and facade, featuring a large main floor windows and a double door entrance in a residential area. Color image.

The Leon Mannheimer House located at 2147 North Cleveland Avenue designed by Adler and Sullivan and built in 1884 show the mixture of mostly unadorned masonry work mixed with detailed geometric patterns for ornament.
[IL, Chicago. 07] Gustav Eliel Residence. 01

1998

Alt Text: Two story brown brick building with steps to a main floor entrance. A second-floor facade of white siding and decorative cornice sits above a covered porch. Color image.

The Gustav Eliel Residence located at 4122 S. Ellis Avenue is one of the few surviving examples of the small residential projects that made up the early work of Dankmar Adler and Louis H. Sullivan. The outside is notable for the entryway.
[IL, Chicago. 07] Gustav Eliel Residence. 02

1998

Alt Text: Two story brown brick building with steps up to a main floor entrance. A second-floor facade of white siding and decorative cornice sits above a covered porch. Color image.

The Gustav Eliel Residence located at 4122 S. Ellis Avenue is one of the few surviving examples of the small residential projects that made up the early work of Dankmar Adler and Louis H. Sullivan. The outside is notable for the entryway.
[IL, Chicago. 08] Joseph Deimal Residence. 01

1998

Alt Text: Two story brown brick brownstone with covered entrance and surrounded by a black wrought iron fence in a residential neighborhood.

Joseph Deimal Residence designed by Adler and Sullivan and built in 1886 is located at 3141 Calumet Avenue. Most of the architectural detail is inside. The exterior is notable for the entryway.
[IL, Chicago. 09] George M. Harvey Residence. 01

1998

Alt Text: Large two story gray house with second floor deck and a single dormer window surrounded by trees in a residential neighborhood. Color image.

Adler and Sullivan's George M. Harvey House located at 600 West Stratford Place. The 1888 structure was severely damaged by fire on April 4, 2006.
[IL, Chicago. 09] George M. Harvey Residence. 02

1998

Alt Text: Several cars sit adjacent to a large two story gray house with second floor deck and a few dormer windows surrounded by trees in a residential neighborhood. A high-rise apartment towers in the background. Color image.

Adler and Sullivan's George M. Harvey House located at 600 West Stratford Place. The 1888 structure was severely damaged by fire on April 4, 2006.
[IL, Chicago. 10] Wirt Dexter Building. 01

1998

Alt Text: Six story red brick factory building with multiple windows as cars drive by on a city street. A large exterior sign reading "George Diamond" extends from the top floor supported by posts and wires. Color image.

The Wirt Dexter Building designed by Adler and Sullivan was located at 630 South Wabash Avenue. The building was initially used as a factory and showroom for R. Deimel & Brothers, a furniture manufacturing firm. The building was destroyed by fire on October 24, 2006.
[IL, Chicago. 10] Wirt Dexter Building. 02

1998

Alt Text: Six story red brick factory building with multiple windows on a city street. Exterior fire escape stairs flank the left side of the image. Color image.

The Wirt Dexter Building designed by Adler and Sullivan was located at 630 South Wabash Avenue. The building was initially used as a factory and showroom for R. Deimel & Brothers, a furniture manufacturing firm. The building was destroyed by fire on October 24, 2006.
[IL, Chicago. 10] Wirt Dexter Building. 03

1998

Alt Text: Shadowy view of a six story red brick factory building with multiple windows as cars drive by on a city street. A large exterior sign reading "George Diamond" extends from the top floor supported by posts and wires. Color image.

The Wirt Dexter Building designed by Adler and Sullivan was located at 630 South Wabash Avenue. The building was initially used as a factory and showroom for R. Deimel & Brothers, a furniture manufacturing firm. The building was destroyed by fire on October 24, 2006.
[IL, Chicago. 12] Auditorium Building. 01

1998

Alt Text: Ten-story gray and white stone municipal building with multiple windows on a city street corner. Color image.

The Auditorium Building designed by Alder and Sullivan and built during 1886-1889 was Sullivan’s initial effort at designing the large commercial block. The building incorporated multiple systems that supported a state-of-the-art performance space, a first-class hotel, and desirable office space.
[IL, Chicago. 12] Auditorium Building. 02

1998

Alt Text: Ten-story gray and white stone municipal building with multiple windows on a city street corner. A sign reading "Roosevelt University" sits above second story windows. Skyscrapers tower in the background. Color image.

The Auditorium Building designed by Alder and Sullivan and built during 1886-1889 was Sullivan’s initial effort at designing the large commercial block. The building incorporated multiple systems that supported a state-of-the-art performance space, a first-class hotel, and desirable office space.
[IL, Chicago. 12] Auditorium Building. 03

1998

Alt Text: Angled city street view of multiple story brick and stone buildings on a cloudy day. Color image.

The Auditorium Building designed by Alder and Sullivan and built during 1886-1889 was Sullivan’s initial effort at designing the large commercial block. The building incorporated multiple systems that supported a state-of-the-art performance space, a first-class hotel, and desirable office space.
[IL, Chicago. 13] Martin Reyerson Tomb. 01

1998

Alt Text: Egyptian Revival style gray stone mausoleum sits in a cemetery surrounded by trees. Color image.

The Martin Ryerson Tomb is an Egyptian Revival style mausoleum designed by Louis Sullivan and completed in 1889. It is in the historic Graceland Cemetery in the Lakeside section near the intersection of cemetery roads, Main, Lake and Fairview Avenue.
[IL, Chicago. 14] Getty Tomb. 01

1993

Alt Text: Square stone mausoleum with arched semi-circular stained glass window surrounded by decorative stone. Color image.

The Carrie Eliza Getty Tomb, located in Graceland Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois, was commissioned in 1890 by the lumber baron, Henry Harrison Getty, for his wife. It was designed by Louis Sullivan of the firm Adler & Sullivan.
[IL, Chicago. 14] Getty Tomb. 02

1993

Alt Text: Green/blue oxidized metal gate entrance with arched decorative stone facade. Color image.

The Carrie Eliza Getty Tomb, located in Graceland Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois, was commissioned in 1890 by the lumber baron, Henry Harrison Getty, for his wife. It was designed by Louis Sullivan of the firm Adler & Sullivan.
[IL, Chicago. 15] Standard Elevator Company Factory. 01

1998

Alt Text: Four story abandoned brown brick factory building with multiple windows on each floor in an urban area. Color image.

The Standard Elevator Company factory at 1515 15th Street was built in 1891. Only the western half of the building was designed by the Adler and Sullivan partnership. Everything to the east, including the tall corner building was added in 1902 by Adler's sons.
[IL, Chicago. 15] Standard Elevator Company Factory. 02

1998

Alt Text: Four story abandoned brown brick factory building with multiple windows on each floor in an urban area. Color image.

The Standard Elevator Company factory at 1515 15th Street was built in 1891. Only the western half of the building was designed by the Adler and Sullivan partnership. Everything to the east, including the tall corner building was added in 1902 by Adler's sons.
[IL, Chicago. 15] Standard Elevator Company Factory. 03

1998

Alt Text: Angled view of a four story abandoned brown brick factory building with multiple windows on each floor in an urban area. Black exterior fire escape stairs cascade down the building. Color image.

The Standard Elevator Company factory at 1515 15th Street was built in 1891. Only the western half of the building was designed by the Adler and Sullivan partnership. Everything to the east, including the tall corner building was added in 1902 by Adler's sons.
[IL, Chicago. 16] Chicago Stock Exchange Building. 01

2002

Alt Text: Chicago Stock Exchange tan stone arch featuring curved entrance and decorative stone accents. Color image.

The Chicago Stock Exchange Arch is one of the few surviving fragments from the Chicago Stock Exchange building designed in 1893, installed outside the Art Institute of Chicago in 1977. The arch was sculpted by Dankmar Adler & Louis Sullivan in 1893 and was preserved when the building was demolished in 1972.
[IL, Chicago. 16] Chicago Stock Exchange Building. 02

2002

Alt Text: Close up view of tan ornate stone carving on the corner of a building, featuring intricate geometric and floral patterns.

The Chicago Stock Exchange Arch is one of the few surviving fragments from the Chicago Stock Exchange building designed in 1893, installed outside the Art Institute of Chicago in 1977. The arch was sculpted by Dankmar Adler & Louis Sullivan in 1893 and was preserved when the building was demolished in 1972.
[IL, Chicago. 16] Chicago Stock Exchange Building. 03

2002

Alt Text: Section of a room featuring ornate, dark toned art glass panels with intricate pattern set within a metal framework, and topped with a decorative metal railing. Color image.

The Chicago Stock Exchange Arch is one of the few surviving fragments from the Chicago Stock Exchange building designed in 1893, installed outside the Art Institute of Chicago in 1977. The arch was sculpted by Dankmar Adler & Louis Sullivan in 1893 and was preserved when the building was demolished in 1972.
[IL, Chicago. 17] Gage Building Facade. 01

1987

Alt Text: Street-level view of red brick seven story building with large windows, flanked by other multiple story building with trees and a city street in the foreground. Color image.

The Gage Group Buildings consist of three buildings located at 18, 24 and 30 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. They were built from 1890-1899. The buildings were designed by Holabird & Roche for three millinery firms. The building at 18 South Michigan Avenue has an ornamental façade designed by Louis Sullivan.
[IL, Chicago. 17] Gage Building Facade. 02

1987

Alt Text: Street level view of multiple story stone and brick buildings in an urban area. Color image.

The Gage Group Buildings consist of three buildings located at 18, 24 and 30 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. They were built from 1890-1899. The buildings were designed by Holabird & Roche for three millinery firms. The building at 18 South Michigan Avenue has an ornamental façade designed by Louis Sullivan.
[IL, Chicago. 18] Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building. 01

1999

Alt Text: Corner view of a tan, twelve story office building with multiple windows on each floor. Red awnings line the ground floor entrances. Color image.

The Sullivan Center, formerly known as the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building or Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Store, is a commercial building at 1 South State Street. Louis Sullivan designed it for the retail firm Schlesinger & Mayer in 1899 and later expanded it before H.G. Selfridge & Co. purchased the structure in 1904.
[IL, Chicago. 18] Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building. 02

1999

Alt Text: City street view of an ornate, cast-iron entrance facade featuring large, curved display department store windows. Color image.

The Sullivan Center, formerly known as the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building or Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Store, is a commercial building at 1 South State Street. Louis Sullivan designed it for the retail firm Schlesinger & Mayer in 1899 and later expanded it before H.G. Selfridge & Co. purchased the structure in 1904.
[IL, Chicago. 18] Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building. 03

1999

Alt Text: Close up of multi-story office building window with decorative metal trim. A sign hangs from the building that reads, "Hail World Champs! Chicago Bulls. Color image.

The Sullivan Center, formerly known as the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building or Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Store, is a commercial building at 1 South State Street. Louis Sullivan designed it for the retail firm Schlesinger & Mayer in 1899 and later expanded it before H.G. Selfridge & Co. purchased the structure in 1904.
[IL, Chicago. 18] Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building. 04

1999

Alt Text: Angled view of Carson Pirie Scott department store entrance. Three sets of wood and glass double doors sit below a large decorative metal facade. Color image.

The Sullivan Center, formerly known as the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building or Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Store, is a commercial building at 1 South State Street. Louis Sullivan designed it for the retail firm Schlesinger & Mayer in 1899 and later expanded it before H.G. Selfridge & Co. purchased the structure in 1904.
[IL, Chicago. 18] Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building. 05

1999

Alt Text: Large decorative metal canopy sits above a ground level building entrance in an urban area. Lights glow from underneath the canopy. Color image.

The Sullivan Center, formerly known as the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building or Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Store, is a commercial building at 1 South State Street. Louis Sullivan designed it for the retail firm Schlesinger & Mayer in 1899 and later expanded it before H.G. Selfridge & Co. purchased the structure in 1904.
[IL, Chicago. 19] Euston & Company Factory. 01

1998

Alt Text: Two story tan brick factory building with many windows, surrounded by trees. Color image.

Louis Sullivan designed a linoleum plant for Alexander Euston of St. Louis next door to his 1899 linseed-oil factory on Chicago's near North Side. The building is also called the Riverside Seed & Cleaning Company.
[IL, Chicago. 19] Euston & Company Factory. 02

1998

Alt Text: Angled view of a two story tan brick factory building with many windows, surrounded by trees. A smokestack towers over the building. Color image.

Louis Sullivan designed a linoleum plant for Alexander Euston of St. Louis next door to his 1899 linseed-oil factory on Chicago's near North Side. The building is also called the Riverside Seed & Cleaning Company.
[IL, Chicago. 19] Euston & Company Factory. 03

1998

Alt Text: Rear view of a two story tan brick factory building with a large parking lot with a handful of cars and surrounded by trees. A smokestack towers over the building. Color image.

Louis Sullivan designed a linoleum plant for Alexander Euston of St. Louis next door to his 1899 linseed-oil factory on Chicago's near North Side. The building is also called the Riverside Seed & Cleaning Company.
[IL, Chicago. 20] Holy Trinity Cathedral. 01

1998

Alt Text: Exterior view of Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral. The structure features white stucco with a large second story dome as well as an ornate steeple with gold accents. Color image.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the Midwest. It is one of only two churches designed by Louis Sullivan.
[IL, Chicago. 20] Holy Trinity Cathedral. 02

1998

Alt Text: Hexagonal church steeple with several small windows surrounded by trees towers above a cathedral. Color image.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the Midwest. It is one of only two churches designed by Louis Sullivan.
[IL, Chicago. 20] Holy Trinity Cathedral. 03

1998

Alt Text: Cathedral entrance with ornate over-door carving and gold cross. Double doors have brass kick plates and a gold railing. Color image.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the Midwest. It is one of only two churches designed by Louis Sullivan.
[IL, Chicago. 20] Holy Trinity Cathedral. 04

1998

Alt Text: Hexagonal church steeple with several small windows surrounded by trees towers above a cathedral. Color image.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the Midwest. It is one of only two churches designed by Louis Sullivan.
[IL, Chicago. 20] Holy Trinity Cathedral. 05

1998

Alt Text: Two story white stucco structure with tan accents and several windows and surrounded by trees. Color image.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the Midwest. It is one of only two churches designed by Louis Sullivan.
[IL, Chicago. 20] Holy Trinity Cathedral. 06

1998

Alt Text: Angled view of white stucco cathedral with gold spire topped with crosses and surrounded by trees. Color image.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the Midwest. It is one of only two churches designed by Louis Sullivan.
[IL, Chicago. 20] Holy Trinity Cathedral. 07

1998

Alt Text: Parking lot view of white stucco cathedral with dome trimmed in gold and topped by a gold cross spire. A steeple's golden cross spire stands in the background. Color image.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the Midwest. It is one of only two churches designed by Louis Sullivan.