The Lewis Institute at 1951 W Madison Ave. Lewis Institute was strategically located at the intersection of Madison Street and Robey Street ... Show moreThe Lewis Institute at 1951 W Madison Ave. Lewis Institute was strategically located at the intersection of Madison Street and Robey Street (now Damen Avenue). This location served as a transfer point for two of Chicago's 19th century streetcar lines making the school easily accessible by public transportation. Date of photograph is unknown. Date range listed is approximate. Photographer unknown. Show less
The entrance of the Lewis Institute at 1951 W Madison Avenue displaying the Illinois Institute of Technology name after Lewis and Armour... Show moreThe entrance of the Lewis Institute at 1951 W Madison Avenue displaying the Illinois Institute of Technology name after Lewis and Armour Institute of Technology merged to create Illinois Tech in 1940. Show less
Photograph of the demolition of the Armour Research Building located at 55 East 33rd Street (Wabash Ave & 33rd St) on the Illinois Institute... Show morePhotograph of the demolition of the Armour Research Building located at 55 East 33rd Street (Wabash Ave & 33rd St) on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus. The building, built in 1920s, originally housed the Huber and Huber Motor Express trucking terminal. The building was acquired by the Armour Research Foundation in 1949, and renovated in the 1950s. It housed various ARF activities in the subsequent decades, including Physics and Chemistry research, before housing the Institute for Psychological Services in the years immediately prior to its demolition in 1975. Show less
Photograph of the demolition of the Armour Research Building located at 55 East 33rd Street (Wabash Ave & 33rd St) on the Illinois Institute... Show morePhotograph of the demolition of the Armour Research Building located at 55 East 33rd Street (Wabash Ave & 33rd St) on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus. The building, built in 1920s, originally housed the Huber and Huber Motor Express trucking terminal. The building was acquired by the Armour Research Foundation in 1949, and renovated in the 1950s. It housed various ARF activities in the subsequent decades, including Physics and Chemistry research, before housing the Institute for Psychological Services in the years immediately prior to its demolition in 1975. Show less
Photograph of the Illinois Institute of Technology Service Station, designed by Mittelbusher & Tourtelot. The Service Station was designed by... Show morePhotograph of the Illinois Institute of Technology Service Station, designed by Mittelbusher & Tourtelot. The Service Station was designed by Mittelbusher & Tourtelot, constructed in 1960 and demolished in 2001. It was located at 3260 South Wabash Avenue. Show less
Photograph of Chapin Hall during demolition in 1968 with Crerar Library visible in the background. Chapin Hall was designed by the firm Patton... Show morePhotograph of Chapin Hall during demolition in 1968 with Crerar Library visible in the background. Chapin Hall was designed by the firm Patton & Fisher. It was constructed in 1888, renovated in 1937 and demolished in 1968. Built as part of Armour Flats. In 1907, six sections of the building were christened Chapin Hall for Armour Institute use. When Armour Flats was demolished, these units left on Federal St. to the south of the Armour Mission building were left standing. When Chapin Hall was remodeled in 1937, two of its northern sections became the Physics Building. Photographer unknown. Show less
