Robert Lindblom Technical High School Exterior Restoration
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McGuire Igleski led the comprehensive restoration of the Chicago Landmark historic high school in the Chicago Public Schools network. The original brick, limestone, and terra cotta facade was inspected and meticulously restored. In conjunction with the masonry repairs, the windows and the roof were replaced. Interior repairs included accessibility upgrades and interior finish repairs to the auditorium, including the dramatic proscenium arch framing the stage and decorative plaster details.
Photos: Will Quam
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Public Schools
330,000 SF
Designed by architect Arthur F. Hussander, between 1917 and 1919, the Robert Lindblom Technical High School occupies an entire city block in the West Englewood neighborhood. With its exceptional Beaux Arts architecture, impressive size, and light-colored masonry construction, Lindblom is a striking visual feature within its neighborhood setting. The school was designated a Chicago Landmark in 2010.