Marquette Building: Elevator Grille Base by Holabird and Roche

Marquette Building: Elevator Grille Base 1893 - 1895

architecture

simple decoration style

tree

natural stone pattern

wood texture

sculpture

sculptural image

abstract pattern

carved into stone

wall hanging

arch

men

wooden texture

street

organic texture

architecture

This cast-iron grille, designed by the architectural firm of Holabird and Roche, originally adorned the Marquette Building, a Chicago skyscraper completed in 1895. The intricate geometric pattern of overlapping circles is a fine example of the decorative ironwork that characterized the late 19th century. The "Marquette Building: Elevator Grille Base" was a significant element of the building's design and is now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcasing the rich history of architectural details from Chicago's Gilded Age.