Glass Block Building: Chicago 1934

What architectural feature of this building is not visible in this picture?

Answer after the jump.

A description of the building here.

From the research I have done, these colors were permanently painted onto the glass bricks, not created by lighting effects.

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Posted By: Paul - Fri Apr 28, 2017
Category: Architecture | 1930s

Comments

People who live in grass houses shouldn't stow thrones.

Posted by BMN on 04/28/17 at 10:31 AM

Right. Those grass huts have notoriously weak attic floors.

Posted by Virtual on 04/28/17 at 08:08 PM

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