Photograph of the Mecca Flats, located at 3360 South State Street and constructed in 1891. The apartments were designed by Edbrooke & Burnham,... Show morePhotograph of the Mecca Flats, located at 3360 South State Street and constructed in 1891. The apartments were designed by Edbrooke & Burnham, and were demolished in 1952. Originally constructed as a hotel for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, the 96-unit Mecca building became an apartment building after the fair. The building was acquired by Illinois Tech around 1941, and was demolished in 1952 to make way for the construction of S.R. Crown Hall. The building was also known as Mecca Apartments, and The Mecca. Show less
The buildings that eventually became the Armour Research Foundation (ARF) Administration Building were constructed as the Binga State Bank ... Show moreThe buildings that eventually became the Armour Research Foundation (ARF) Administration Building were constructed as the Binga State Bank (1924) and Binga Arcade Building (1929) by African-American entrepreneur Jesse Binga. The buildings were purchased by Illinois Institute of Technology in 1952, and ARF took up residence in 1954. Also known as: Binga State Bank (1924-1930), Arcade Building (1929-1953). Photographer unknown. Show less
Photograph of the interior of the Arcade Building on 35th Street in Chicago, Ill. The buildings that eventually became the Armour Research... Show morePhotograph of the interior of the Arcade Building on 35th Street in Chicago, Ill. The buildings that eventually became the Armour Research Foundation (ARF) Administration Building were constructed as the Binga State Bank (1924) and Binga Arcade Building (1929) by African-American entrepreneur Jesse Binga. The buildings were purchased by Illinois Institute of Technology in 1952, and ARF took up residence in 1954. Also known as: Binga State Bank (1924-1930), Arcade Building (1929-1953). Date of photograph is unknown. Date range listed is approximate. Photographer unknown. Show less
Photograph of the Keith School, which was constructed in 1883 and demolishd in 1959. This elementary school, named after Chicago milliner... Show morePhotograph of the Keith School, which was constructed in 1883 and demolishd in 1959. This elementary school, named after Chicago milliner Elbridge G. Keith, opened its doors in 1883. The school, which became increasingly surrounded by the Institute's campus, closed in 1959, and was demolished that same year. Photographer unknown. Show less
Photograph of the Keith School, which was constructed in 1883 and demolished in 1959. This elementary school, named after Chicago milliner... Show morePhotograph of the Keith School, which was constructed in 1883 and demolished in 1959. This elementary school, named after Chicago milliner Elbridge G. Keith, opened its doors in 1883. The school, which became increasingly surrounded by the Institute's campus, closed in 1959, and was demolished that same year. Date of photograph is unknown. Date range listed (1950-1959) is approximate. Show less
