01 Jun old tyler & hippach mirror company (henry j. schlacks, 1902) factory undergoing demolition

demolition of the old tyler and hippach mirror company factory building (1902) is well underway. located at 344. north canal street, the building was designed by notable chicago church architect henry j. schlacks.

when the building was sold in 1907 to the chicago and northwestern railway company, it was relocated 52 feet south and 168 feet east to accommodate construction of the railroad’s new terminal in 1908. the william grace company was hired to perform the move at a cost of 50,000. chicago engineer harvey sheeler was brought onboard to oversee the building’s relocation, which at the time, was the largest building ever moved.

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