Oliver Building, 159-69 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois: Fish Ornament from Facade c. 1907 - 1969

This terracotta ornament, crafted by the architectural firm Holabird and Roche, is a fragment from the facade of the Oliver Building in Chicago. The ornament features a stylized fish motif, an example of the firm's use of Beaux-Arts style ornamentation. The fragment, now part of the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, provides a tangible glimpse into the decorative details of early 20th-century architecture in Chicago. The weathered green surface of the terracotta adds a layer of history and artistry to this intricately carved piece.