Chicago Public Library/Cultural Center: 78 East Washington

September 13, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

Originally the first home of the Chicago Public Library, the Chicago Cultural Center was designed by the Boston architectural firm of Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge in 1897. The building’s Preston Bradley Hall contains the world’s largest Louis Comfort Tiffany art glass dome, with approximately 30,000 pieces of glass spanning more than 1,000 square feet. The restoration project was funded in part with City TIF assistance, a HUD Grant, a State... 

Meyda Lighting New BLING Collection “Crystal Sphere”

August 22, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Offering a unique look in crystal lighting, Meyda Lighting introduces the “Crystal Sphere” in its all-new BLING Collection. Meyda Lighting is a Meyda Tiffany Company and a leading designer/manufacturer of Tiffany lamps, custom and decorative lighting and the world’s largest free-hanging LED chandelier. Offering a unique look in crystal ceiling fixtures, the “Bling” Crystal Sphere (37525) semi-flush-mounted fixture offers...