Address: 4611 N. Lincoln Ave. Year Built:
1922
Architect:
Louis H Sullivan
,
William C. Presto
Date Designated a Chicago Landmark:
September 28, 1977
The facade of this small building was the last commission of famed architect Louis Sullivan, and it reflects the careful attention to detail that characterized Sullivan's work. Elaborate terra-cotta ornament, projecting above the roofline and framing the large display window, drew attention to the store and its original function.