Address: 177-91 N. State St. Year Built: 1872; west facade remodeled 1902 Architect: John M. Van Osdel; west facade remodeling, Hill and Woltersdorf Date Designated a Chicago Landmark: January 28, 1983

This building north facade, facing Lake Street, features the city's last remaining cast-iron front, a construction technique that was common practice in pre-Fire of 1871 Chicago. Built when Lake Street was the city's main retail street, the building's west facade (State Street) was remodeled and another floor added in 1902, reflecting the reorientation of commercial activity from Lake to State Street.

Early Skyscrapers The Loop
1.	Exterior in 1872
2.	Lake St. Facade, photo by Bob Thall
3.	State St. Facade, circa 1910