Carbide & Carbon Building
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The Carbide & Carbon Building is a 37-story, 503 feet (153 m) landmark Art Deco high rise built in 1929, located on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. It is clad in black granite, green and gold terra cotta, with gold leaf and bronze trim. It was converted to a hotel in 2004.
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Carbide & Carbon Building | |
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General information | |
Status | Completed |
Type | Commercial offices, hotel |
Architectural style | Art Deco |
Location | 230 North Michigan Avenue |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 41.8866°N 87.6249°W / 41.8866; -87.6249 |
Construction started | 1928 |
Completed | 1929 |
Owner | Becker Ventures[1] |
Height | |
Roof | 153.32 metres (503.0 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 37 |
Floor area | 26,942 m2 (290,000 sq ft) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Burnham Brothers |
Designated | May 9, 1996 |
References | |
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