Bush Temple of Music, Historic commercial building in Near North Side, Chicago, United States
The Bush Temple of Music at 100 West Chicago Avenue exhibits French Renaissance Revival architecture with ornate stone carvings and decorative elements throughout its exterior.
Built in 1901, the structure served as the headquarters and showroom for the Bush and Gerts Piano Company during Chicago's rise as a global piano manufacturing center.
The building represented the pinnacle of Chicago's musical instrument industry, functioning as a central location for piano sales, performances, and musical gatherings.
Located at coordinates 41.8968° N and 87.6317° W, the structure received recognition as a Chicago Landmark in 2001 and National Register listing in 2013.
The French Renaissance Revival design by architect J.E.O. Pridmore incorporates architectural elements rarely found in North American commercial structures of the early 1900s.
Location: Chicago
Architects: J. E. O. Pridmore
GPS coordinates: 41.89680,-87.63170
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:07
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