Chicago, IL: First (and Second) Chicago Tribune Building (Tribune Tower)

Richard Pitchford posted
The first Chicago Tribune building, south east corner of Dearborn and Madison, 1869, Chicago.

Since they built their new building in the 1920s, I wondered if this building was still around in 1938. The middle of the following should be Dearborn and Madison. It looks like this building as been replaced with a taller building.

1938 Aerial Photo from ILHAP

Historic Chicago posted
The Tribune Tower under construction, Michigan Ave (1924)
Mitch Nurczyk My son is now working on the tower as it is turned into condominiums.
It’s still one beautiful building! Years ago I worked on the NBC building across the river from the Trib. and marveled at the beautiful stone work of the upper floors.
My daughter worked for the Trib. for a short time too.

Historic Chicago posted

The Tribune Tower under construction. (1924)

Photo from the Vintage Tribune

Fawn Doucette commented on Historic Chicago's post
It’s my view every day. My favorite building. One of the reasons I rented this apartment I use to work in the restaurant in the building Howels and Hood that’s when. I fell in love with it.

Historic Chicago posted
Downtown Chicago with the Tribune Tower under construction. (1924)
Historic Chicago posted again

Downtown Chicago with the Tribune Tower under construction. (1924)

In 1924, the Tribune Tower was under construction, adding one of the most iconic landmarks to Chicago's skyline. The tower was the result of a global architectural competition sponsored by the Chicago Tribune, and the winning design, created by New York architects John Howells and Raymond Hood, was inspired by Gothic cathedrals. The tower's facade, adorned with ornate stonework and spires, gave it the appearance of a medieval European castle. During construction, the steel frame rose high above Michigan Avenue, drawing attention from residents and visitors alike. When completed, the Tribune Tower became a symbol of the Chicago Tribune's influence and a key feature of the Magnificent Mile.

Eric J. Nordstrom posted

seldom seen image of howells and hood's tribune tower nearing completion in 1924-25.

photographer unknown.

courtesy of bldg. 51 archive.

Ralph Leoni commented on Eric's post
reliefs added ‘28

Eric J. Nordstrom posted

1930's original kaufmann fabry street view photographic image of howells and hood's tribune tower (1925), located at 435 n. michigan avenue, chicago, il.

graham, anderson, probst & white's wrigley building (1924) to the west and walter w. ahlschlager's medinah athletic club building (1929) to the north.

courtesy of bldg. 51 archive.

William D Brown: Look how dirty the Tribune building is from coal soot after only a few years

Same with The Wrigley Building