Address: 140 E. Walton, 179-229 E. Lake Shore Dr., and 999 N. Lake Shore Dr. Year Built: 1912-1929 Architect: Marshall & Fox; Fugard & Knapp Date Designated a Chicago Landmark: April 18, 1985

This dramatic row of eight buildings, designed between 1912 and 1929 by the architectural firms of Marshall & Fox and Fugard & Knapp, epitomizes the city's luxury apartment boom of the early-20th century. The architectural details and ornament are derived from the historical styles of England, France, and Italy. By creating a formal and harmonious streetscape, the designers helped establish the apartment building as an acceptable alternative to large townhouses or suburban estates.

Mansions Boul Mich Districts
1.	View of District, 1981, photo by Bob Thall
2.	Drake Hotel Light Fixture Detail, 1985, photo by Bob Thall
3.	Streetscape, 1981, photo by Bob Thall
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