Carbide & Carbon Building
The Carbide & Carbon Building is a Chicago landmark located at 230 N. Michigan Avenue. The building, which was built in 1929, is an example of Art Deco architecture.
It was designed by Burnham Brothers. The architect was Daniel Burnham. The Carbide and Carbon Building was originally home to the regional office of Union Carbide and Carbon Co., which later became Union Carbide Corp. The skyscraper was designated a Chicago Landmark on May 9, 1996.
It was built as a skyscraper office tower. The building has 37 floors and is 503 feet (153 m) tall. The top of the building is covered in pure gold. It is also modeled as a champagne bottle to show a resistance against the prohibition of alcohol in the United States.
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Gold leaf accents above the entrance to the building
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Michigan Avenue Bridge traffic (Background includes 333 North Michigan, Carbide & Carbon Building, London Guarantee Building, Mather Tower & 35 East Wacker).
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1951 photo with the Carbide & Carbon Building second from the left.
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The Carbide & Carbon Building behind 333 North Michigan.
View down Michigan Avenue with the Carbide & Carbon Building seen on the right.
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Carbide and Carbon Building, Chicago, IL, USA
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The Carbide & Carbon Building, Chicago
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