AR6744
American Beaux-Arts Limestone Architectural Four-Light Chicago Riverwalk Obelisk
$26,000.00 $18,200.00
DETAILS
Bennett is best known for his work with Daniel Burnham on the 1909 Plan of Chicago. This Indiana limestone neoclassical obelisk was from that project and was salvaged during a recent construction project from the Michigan Avenue Bridge that spans the Chicago River along Wacker Drive downtown. A similar obelisk is shown in the last photo. The bronze lights on this obelisk were recently cast from the originals.
MAKER
Architect: Edward H. Bennett (English-American, 1874-1954)
DATE
Early 20th century, later lights
DIMENSIONS
Approximately: Width 31 Depth 31 Height 125 inches
Obelisk: Width 21 Depth 21 inches
