Powhatan Apartments

Click for Larger View     Address: 4950 S. Chicago Beach Dr.
Year Built: 1927-29
Architect: Robert DeGolyer and Charles Morgan
Date Designated a Chicago Landmark:
January 12, 1993

Entrance Detail The facade of this 22-story, luxury-apartment highrise reflects Eliel Saarinen's influential, streamlined design for the Tribune Tower competition of 1922. Terra-cotta ornamental panels feature scenes from American Indian culture, befitting a building that was named for a famous Algonquin Indian chief.

Upper Story Detail

Art Deco
 
1.Exterior, photo by Bob Thall
2.Upper Story Detail, photo by Bob Thall
3.Entrance Detail, photo by Bob Thall