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The Marquette Building
1895
Chicago, Illinois, USA
William Holabird and Martin Roche,
with Coydon T. Purdy, architects

William Holabird and his partners created many innovations in tall building design. Note their trademark "Chicago windows" on the Marquette Building. Large panes of glass are flanked by narrow sash windows.

Marquette Building in Chicago by William Holabird and Martin Roche

Marquette Building in Chicago by William Holabird and Martin Roche

Marquette Building in Chicago by William Holabird and Martin Roche
Photos Copyright © Steve Estes
 Published with permission

See also The Old Colony Building
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