American School of Correspondence

American School Postcard     Address: 850 E. 58th St.
Year Built: 1906-07
Architect: Pond & Pond
Date Designated a Chicago Landmark: April 15, 1995

Stone Detail Built as the headquarters of a large education-by-mail school, this building is remarkably original in design, while reflecting the dignity of traditional academic architecture. In composition and detailing, it is a masterpiece of early-20th century Arts & Crafts-style design. The architects, brothers Irving and Allen Pond, were known for their buildings' exceptional brickwork, asymmetrical massing, and distinctive decorative detail. Among Pond & Pond's other designs are the Northwestern University Settlement House and the Dining Hall at Jane Addams' Hull House--both Chicago Landmarks.

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1.Postcard, 1953
2.Stone Detail, photo by CCL
3.Detail, photo by CCL
4.Advertisment, 1917