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Privacy Policy Carbide & Carbon Building (Chicago, 1929)


The Carbide & Carbon Building , which was built in 1929, is an example of Art Deco architecture designed by Daniel Burnham and Hubert Burnham, sons of architect Daniel Burnham. The building's exterior is covered with polished black granite, and terra cotta tower is dark green with gold detailing. According to popular tradition, the architects Daniel Burnham and designed Hubert The building inspired by a bottle of champagne, dark green with gold cap. The building's design is similar to other major American art deco buildings and with the American Radiator Building New York. The ground floor was originally designed to display products the Union Carbide Corporation and its subsidiaries with offices in the building. The lobby is made of bronze and marble Belgium. Today is the Hard Rock Hotel.


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Architect

Daniel and Hubert Burnham

Year End

1929

Project Year

1930

Height

154 meters

Plants

37

Type

Office Building

City

Chicago

Promoter

Union Carbide & Carbon Corporation

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