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016 EARLY MODERNISM. The Chicago School Chicago fire – 1871 Rapid growth, high cost of land Elevator, 1850’s – 1860’s, 8 – 16 floor buildings Curtain Wall Construction Solution to fire proof iron structure Separate structure (fireproofed) from visible elements
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016 EARLY MODERNISM • The Chicago School • Chicago fire – 1871 • Rapid growth, high cost of land • Elevator, 1850’s – 1860’s, 8 – 16 floor buildings • Curtain Wall Construction • Solution to fire proof iron structure • Separate structure (fireproofed) from visible elements • Non-supportive wall hung from structure could take any shape • Challenge of the Skyscraper • Adler and Sullivan
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