Hotel Burnham: Long Perspective by auntietk
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This was the 14th-floor hallway in our hotel in Chicago. Chip, Corey and Yvonne will recognise it immediately!
The Reliance Building, so named for its functionality, opened in March 1895. It was one of the first skyscrapers to offer electricity and phone service in all of its offices. In its first few decades, it provided office space for merchants and health professionals, including Al Capone's dentist.
(... from Wikipedia)
It seemed as though Sam Spade may have had an office on the 5th floor. We never caught sight of him, but thought we saw his secretary at one point. I don't think any of us imagined Al Capone's dentist! (Room 809, if you're curious. We stayed in 1408.)
For those of you interested in architectural history, here's a link to the Wiki on the Reliance Building.
Comments (38)
mariogiannecchini
Great perspective ! Very beautiful picture !
RodS
Ohhhh what a delicious hallway, Tara! A great shot that really pulls you in! I can imagine all kinds of things in this hallway - Wow!
moochagoo
Always fascinating old hotels.
DAVER2112
I love the perspective in this shot and the carpet really adds to the effect. :)
Blush
Great hallway image I love looking at the rugs and deco in the hotels when we stay in one as well Some have such pretty pics...and others can be so garish looking...rug runners can be pretty as well as a lil bit too much too at time Great capture...this is a pretty hallway Hugs Susan~
Katraz
Classier than most but still a typical hotel corridor.
dragonmuse
Beautiful capture. I love the finishing of these old beauties.
junge1
Great shot Tara. Nice carpets and are the walss marble clad?