The Art Institute of Chicago
Construction Reports

Starting Points

  • Chicago Tribune Archive (1849-1985)

    Contains Chicago building permit information such as: address, building description, owner, architect, masons, carpenter, and building cost.

    Access note: This resource is available at the Art Institute of Chicago, the SAIC campus, and from other locations with an ARTIC username and password.

  • American Contractor (1898-1912)
    B. Edwards Publisher
    Microfilm 2000 14

    Contains Chicago Building Permit information.

    Check catalog for holdings.

  • The Economist (1888-1929)
    Economist Publishing Co.
    Microfilm  1994 4   

    Contains Chicago Building Permit information.

    Check catalog for holdings.

  • Inland Architect (1883-1908)
    Inland Publishing Co.
    Microfilm  1972 5

    Contains information on construction and other building news.

    Check catalog for holdings.
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