The Friday File – Illinois Institute of Technology

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Would you look at this beautiful building!  Along my train travels the other day I saw this extremely massive and impressive building.  I had to find out what on earth it housed.

This is one of the buildings that belongs to the Illinois Institute of Technology.  Built in 1893 by architects Patton & Fisher, this Romanesque Revival style exterior has all the trappings of a grand European structure, don’t you think?

I had not been to this particular area of Chicago before; seeing this remarkable building from the train window was quite delightful, I must say!

I hope you have a wonderful Friday, from whatever vantage point you are currently experiencing!!

  16 comments for “The Friday File – Illinois Institute of Technology

  1. cravesadventure's avatar
    March 4, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    Stately – just do not make buildings quite like this anymore! Happy Weekend – Enjoy 🙂

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 4, 2016 at 1:26 pm

      I agree my dear! They really don’t, do they? And to you as well; thank you!! Cher xo

  2. thespiritkeepers's avatar
    March 4, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    Beautiful building

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 4, 2016 at 1:34 pm

      Isn’t it cool? Have you ‘hued’ it? Cher xo

      • thespiritkeepers's avatar
        March 4, 2016 at 1:55 pm

        No huey for this baby lol It is a cool building.

      • seaangel4444's avatar
        March 4, 2016 at 1:58 pm

        😉 😉 xo

  3. John's avatar
    March 4, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    As with cars of the early 1900’s, these buildings are more like art. Nice catch! ❤️

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 4, 2016 at 1:52 pm

      Why thank you, John!! I completely agree! Form and function!! 😉 Cher xo

  4. photobyjohnbo's avatar
    March 4, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    Love that older architecture!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 4, 2016 at 10:20 pm

      Me too, John!! Cher xo

  5. newvideos31's avatar
    March 5, 2016 at 3:59 am

    Hello

  6. Quiche's avatar
    March 5, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    At first glance, I thought it was the Hotel Frontenac in Quebec!! The building looks massive, a lovely old, well kept place! I wonder if this lovely structure could have a Ghost or two amongst its beautiful surroundings!!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 5, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      Oh does it look like the Hotel Frontenac? I have never seen it! Ah yes, I was wondering the same thing dearie! Cher xo

  7. Lynz Real Cooking's avatar
    March 7, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    What a gorgeous building!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      March 7, 2016 at 3:16 pm

      I think so too, Lynn!! Cher xo

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