an original custom-designed, black enameled ornamental cast iron interior angled staircase baluster and basement encaustic floor tile – salvaged from edbrooke and burnham’s mecca hotel or flats (1892) during its untimely demolition in 1952 –  joined the bldg. 51 museum last month. the exact fabricator … Continue reading important building ornament from chicago’s mecca flats and reebie storage warehouse join bld. 51 museum collection