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On the Western Skyline, Chicago Daily News Building, 1928. Softcover 12.25 x 9.25\", black cover wraps, printed in black and yellow, 26 pages. Includes an attractive tipped-in illustration of the building by Will Hollingsworth -artist, illustrator and graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago who worked during the Art Deco Period. And an illustrated map on page 24.
The Chicago Daily News Building is one of Chicago\'s most significant Art Decoskyscrapers, home of The Chicago Daily News. Designed by Holabird & Root. This rare catalog announces the building - describing its innovative design, location, and the engineering feats of construction. The essay also portrays the business acumen and journalistic integrity ofThe Chicago Daily News:
\"The home of one of America\'s leading newspapers is rising on the west bank of the Chicago River. It will be not only a monument to more than fifty years of admirable relationship between the people of Chicago and their newspaper, but also a fine stone symbol celebrating the triumph of authentic journalism and the unconquerable intent of Man to achieve his purposes honorably and significantly.\"
Very good condition, minimal signs of wear including waviness to the top of the black cover, pencil marks on the cover, toning on the front and back endpapers. Interior pages clean and elegantly designed.
