New Franklin Building - II [Mural Tiles]

New Franklin Building..
Address: 720 S Dearborn Street ..
Year built: 1916
Architect: George C. Nimmons ..
Mural tiles: Chicago artist, Oskar Gross ..
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This post is mostly about the exterior ornamentaion on the building. The mural tiles are made by Chicago artist Oskar Gross.





The main mural over the entry is titled “The First Impression”. It depicts men working at the Gutenberg press. An inscription executed in terra cotta tile over the doorway reads, “The excellence of every art must consist in the complete accomplishment of its purpose.” Other picture tiles represent printing and publishing activities from Benjamin Franklin’s time..

















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