Carbide and Carbon Building in Chicago

The Art Deco Carbide and Carbon Building stands prominently in Chicago, showcasing its dark green terra cotta facade and ornate gold-leafed top. Completed in 1929, the 37-story skyscraper is framed by a brick building with a 'Mortons' sign in the foreground and a taller modern building partially obscured by fog in the background.

Image ID: 163c9b3d-ea1b-4065-b771-a698e6547f6f
License: Royalty-Free Editorial
Original size: 3157 × 4444
Date Taken: September 24, 2018
Camera: Canon EOS 6D

Keywords

architecture chicago art deco skyscraper carbide and carbon building illinois urban cityscape landmark green terra cotta gold leaf fog mist historic burnham brothers