Brunswick Balke Collender Company Factory Building, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation and Section Possibly 1891 - 1989

This architectural drawing by Adler & Sullivan, dating from 1891 to 1899, shows the elevation and section of the Brunswick Balke Collender Company Factory Building in Chicago. The drawing, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts the building's facade with its multitude of windows, highlighting the architectural firm's signature emphasis on form and function. The detailed rendering, a testament to the precision of architectural drawings of the era, showcases the building's symmetrical design and its prominent role in the Chicago skyline. The inclusion of both elevation and section provides insight into the building's structure and its spatial relationships.