Morning Scene - Carbide & Carbon Building

The Carbide & Carbon Building was constructed in the 1920s and its dark green granite exterior and gold steel crown were purposely made to resemble a champaigne bottle.

The sun was reflecting "just right" on it this morning.

(The World Trade Center-y looking building behind it is where I work.)

Morning Scene - Carbide and Carbon Building

The Carbide and Carbon Building at 230 N. Michigan Avenue is the epitome of art deco style. Built in 1929, its 37 stories rise 503 feet tall and became a Chicago Landmark in 1996.

Originally designed for office space, it was converted into the Hard Rock Hotel in 2004.

It’s polished black granite exterior and gold leaf top were meant to resemble a champagne bottle.

I really love these buildings from the Jazz Age that dot downtown Chicago.