Franklin Building Review

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Franklin Building

  • Address: 720 S. Dearborn St., South Loop, Chicago, IL | Map It

Fodor's Review:

Built in 1888 and initially the home of the Franklin Company, a printing concern, this building has intricate decoration. The tile work on the facade leads up to The First Impression—a medieval scene illustrating the first application of the printer's craft. Above the entryway is a motto: the excellence of every art must consist in the complete accomplishment of its purpose.

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